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“Acceptance” is an original song written and performed by Electric Umbrella.
It is the first of 7 new music videos created to accompany our Electric Umbrella Express digital learning resources, designed to equip teachers with the tools to promote disability confidence and equity to the next generation – potentially reaching every school and child across the country.
The equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) learning resources have been compiled from work undertaken with members of Electric Umbrella and the children of Sarratt Church of England School. Using songs written specifically for the programme, the resources provide a range of activities across the curriculum.
The videos enable students and teachers to see our learning disabled rock stars deliver the songs, alongside children from the school, providing powerful visual cues and inspiration for the activities and discussion to follow.
“Acceptance” is one the songs schools will be performing at our forthcoming “Shine a Light” event, at St Albans Cathedral, when approximately 2000 mainstream Year 4 students and SEND learners of all ages, will join our members in Electric Umbrella’s Super Group as we raise our voices together to shine a light on inclusion, celebrate difference and spread smiles in a gigantic, show stopping performance.
“Acceptance” is especially timely and relevant with the International Day of Acceptance coming up on January 20th - a day encouraging social acceptance of people with disabilities.
The video is made by Sam Clifford, from the song written by Tom Billington & Electric Umbrella, produced by Jo Webb and Tom Billington, mixed by Jo Webb.
At Electric Umbrella, we harness the power of music to challenge perceptions, break down barriers, and redefine societal norms. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive society – one where everyone, regardless of ability, is seen, heard, and celebrated. More than just performance, our work is about shifting mindsets, empowering individuals, and making inclusion a lived reality in every community we touch.
Because we believe there’s no such thing as “normal.”
At Electric Umbrella, our 2,000-strong community collaborates with professional musicians to create extraordinary performances, from singalongs and workshops to live shows and festivals, reaching tens of thousands annually.
Our Education Programme for both SEND and mainstream schools delivers a range of curriculum music & EDI workshop and performance opportunities along with digital teaching resources, through our Electric Umbrella Academy programme, which can be used alongside, or as a standalone resource for schools beyond our geographic area. Since 2020, we’ve worked with hundreds of schools, both online and in person, using the power of music to spark conversations about difference, breaking down barriers, and inspiring lasting change around inclusion.
What makes us different is that everything is delivered by our amazing learning disabled crew members alongside our team of professional musicians. Whilst our individual workshops challenge perceptions, reduce prejudice and increase acceptance, the impact of regular visits can support the development of a truly inclusive culture in schools.
* 12 years of supporting learning disabled people
* 40,000 students and teachers reached annually
* 2,000+ active community members
* 100+ live events every year
* 600+ workshops delivered
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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