Music and Disability: Inclusive Perspectives in the Argentinian Context

• In Event: Dis/ability in the Americas: The Intersections of Education, Power, and Identity

Abstract

When approaching music inclusion in Argentina, several issues need to be considered. The socio-economic fragility of the context is, of course, one of the biggest obstacles for music inclusion, although not the only factor affecting the local field. When applied to people with diverse disabilities, the traditional music pedagogic paradigm shows significant limitations in many areas. Overcoming them entails the implementation of a wide range of alternatives to face the challenges posed by a multiplicity of disabilities. I advocate for an ethical approach to the subject by conceiving of music as a right. From this stance, music is an important arena for the inclusion of people with disabilities in our societies. In this sense, this article links music inclusion to social responsibility.

Author

• Alan Courtis