Disabled Poets Prize

Bringing the exceptional work of deaf and disabled writers to new prominence.

Supported by @CRIPticArts @STWevents @VervePoetryPres @ArvonFoundation @TLCUK

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

The final results will be announced at a special event broadcast online as part of 2025 Deptford Literature Festival on Saturday 29 March Tickets available here:

https://t.co/ehrJ4p7Sgm

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

Spread the Word and CRIPtic Arts are delighted to announce the shortlist & longlist for the 2025 Disabled Poets Prize! ✨

The 2025 Disabled Poet Prize judges are Khairani Barokka, Polly Atkin and the Prize’s founder, poet Jamie Hale.

@CRIPticArts @STWevents

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

Read more here 👇
https://t.co/7uCHTQWdWt

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

So pleased to announce the 2024 Disabled Poets Prize winners: Susie Wilson (@concordmoose) and Gayathiri Kamalakanthan. A special commendation also was given to Sahera Khan for their poem performed in BSL.

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

It's only a few weeks until we announce the winners of the 2024 Disabled Poets Prize! 🥂

A massive thank you to our judges and every person who shared their work with us.

Save this link to make sure you don't miss our live announcement!

https://t.co/IaHRpVMbtg

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

Many congratulations to #KatherineMoss on the publication of her stunning #DisabledPoetsPrize-winning debut pamphlet 'The Still Point'.

Proud to partner with
@STWevents
@CRIPticArts
@VervePoetryPres
@arvonfoundation
@TLCUK
to be amplifying the work of disabled poets.

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

With all the poems in, @JamieRHale, Kabir Kapoor, @PascalePoet and @SpokeAndPencil can't wait to get reading/watching everyone's Disabled Poets' Prize entries!

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

There's 1 week to go until the #DisabledPoetsPrize closes for entries.
Open to deaf & disabled people aged 18+ in the UK, there are 3 prize categories with cash & development opportunities on offer.
Free entry.
We'd love to see your work:
https://t.co/DQw45jAq15
D/L 31 Oct, 1pm

[Creative Future @CreativeF_uture]

The @DisabledPoets prize is now open for UK based deaf or disabled poets. Awards for best poem, best unpublished pamphlet, & best poem performed in BSL. Partners inc @CRIPticArts @STWevents @VervePoetryPres @ArvonFoundation @TLCUK @ALCS
More info: https://t.co/5o8dG88K8r

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

@CreativeF_uture @CRIPticArts @STWevents @VervePoetryPres @arvonfoundation @TLCUK @alcs Thanks so much for sharing!

[Shape @ShapeArts]

The @DisabledPoets prize is open for deaf & disabled UK poets, with awards in best single poem, best unpublished pamphlet & best poem performed in BSL - and offers prize money plus exceptional opportunities

Deadline 31 Oct, 1pm 🗓️

For more info, visit: https://t.co/V35CDdzvqK

[SI Leeds Lit Prize @SILeedsLitPrize]

The @DisabledPoets prize is open for deaf & disabled UK poets, with awards in best single poem, best unpublished pamphlet, and best poem performed in BSL - and offers prize money plus exceptional opportunities. For more info, visit: https://t.co/Wqm3l6levM
D/L 31 Oct, 1pm

[National Centre for Writing @WritersCentre]

The @DisabledPoets prize is open to deaf & disabled UK poets, with awards in best single poem, best unpublished pamphlet, and best poem performed in BSL - and offers prize money plus exceptional opportunities.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/S8M9eeXQXM
D/L: Tue 31 Oct, 1pm.

[Spread the Word @STWevents]

Are you a deaf BSL user who writes poetry in #BSL or have always wanted to? One of the categories for the @DisabledPoets Prize is for the best poem performed in British Sign Language - it's free to enter w/ fab prizes. Visit https://t.co/ZIVb2bDn33 for more info + BSL resources.

[The Literary Consultancy @TLCUK]

The @DisabledPoets prize is now open for UK based deaf or disabled poets. Awards for best poem, best unpublished pamphlet, & best poem performed in BSL. Partners inc @CRIPticArts @STWevents @VervePoetryPres @ArvonFoundation @TLCUK @ALCS

More info: https://t.co/pUCAonGwSI

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

@clairerwade Thanks so much Claire!

[Disabled Poets Prize @DisabledPoets]

Our best poem performed in BSL judge Kabir Kapoor, @BDA_Deaf's UK BSL Poet Laureate, is running a free online BSL poetry workshop on 23 Sept for Deaf BSL users. No experience required!
https://t.co/a4qdJPbgX6