Ruth Fabby

Ruth Fabby [formerly Gould until October 2019] is the Director of Disability Arts Cymru (DAC) since August 2019. Now residing in Cardiff, Ruth is leading the organization to support a creative and equal Cymru where disabled and Deaf people are pivotal to the arts of the nation. Previously she was the founder and Artistic Director of DaDaFest, one of the most successful disability arts festivals in the world. Ruth initially trained in performance arts, speech, and drama at Liverpool Theatre School, and has worked in the arts/disability arts all her professional life. Ruth sees disability rights as human rights and is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker.