Disabled trio star in upcoming photo exhibition

Three people with multiple learning disabilities will star in a new photographic display later this month.

David Bache, Kenny Oates and Parmi Banga, from Wolverhampton, have taken part in the Front and Centre project organised by City of Wolverhampton Council and charity Changing Our Lives.

The free exhibition aims to see beyond disability, using photographs to tell people's stories and to show ordinary experiences such as growing up and family life, organisers said.

It will go on show at the Ikon Gallery, in Birmingham, from 17-21 April.

Mr Bache, Mr Oates, Ms Banga and their families attended charity workshops to create photographs for the exhibition as well as using pictures from home, the council said.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, cabinet member for adults and wellbeing, said: "We know that people with disabilities are rarely given opportunities within the arts as their disability can, wrongly, be seen as a barrier.

"So we are delighted to be able to work with Changing Our Lives and to give David, Kenny and Parmi the chance to be part of this important exhibition."

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