“The Dance” is a short film created as part of the Student Partnership Project by Anthony Coffield and Iona Taylor. Together, they are exploring accessibility within the Reid Building at The Glasgow School of Art. Over the past three years, Iona has navigated and adapted to various challenges within the building as a wheelchair user, confronting barriers that persist despite existing accommodations.

The film seeks to provide insight into the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities, experiences that often go unnoticed by those who do not face them firsthand. Through movement and dance, Iona shows the freedom she can experience in her wheelchair, contrasting the restrictions imposed by inaccessible spaces. By illustrating the difficulties of navigating seemingly simple elements like doors, lifts, and ramps.
The film invites you to reconsider the impact of accessibility and inaccessibility. And to question whether a building has truly been made to be accessible for all