History of the Outsiders Club
A personal history by Dr. Tuppy Owens, Founder
The early days of Outsiders and how it all began
The first party, the International Year of Disabled People, and the
Festival of Mind, Body and Spirit
Branching out, training others and going it alone
The Ball, the lunches, and the picnics
Losses, offices, setbacks and
TV
Where 'Outsiders' is now. The office, forming alliances, the web and a secure future
'Emotions in Focus' was an exhibition of erotic art by disabled people mounted by
Outsiders as a celebration of
the International Year of Disabled People
in 1981, which was opened at The Round House, London by Victor Lownes and sponsored by
The Arts Council of Great Britain.
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