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Working Differently in Screen including Toolkit

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Working Differently in Screen including Toolkit

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Working Differently is a short film and good practice guide that aims to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity in the Scottish film and television industry.

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Members Access and Support Plan Template (Beacon Films)

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Members Access and Support Plan Template (Beacon Films)

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Disabled-led London-based design agency

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I've spent my whole career and professional life working towards a truly inclusive world. As I've grown up, I've faced numerous societal barriers as a wheelchair user trying to access the world around me.

There are a huge number of social challenges the 1.3bn disabled people on Earth face, and I believe by shedding light on the human, economic and political issues that impact disabled people, backed up with real-life "win-win" solutions, we can create a genuine impact, ensuring that we collectively include and empower all disabled people to live fulfilled lives.

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The Inclusive Marketing Agency - Award Winning Purple Goat

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Providing disability marketing to the world's biggest brands - creating diverse & inclusive campaigns that get brilliant businesses results.

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A leading design studio with learning disabled creatives on its team.

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La Casa de Carlota - Diversity is the new creativity.

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The world’s first design studio to have creatives with intellectual disabilities on its team.

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© Copyright by Bedazzle, January 2006, revised January 2020. iNCLUSIVE TALENT is a trading name of ‘Bedazzle Arts Ltd.’ registered in England No:05813460, ‘Bedazzle Projects’ is a charity registered with The Charities Commission No:1140390

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Staff and Freelancers Access Document (Beacon Films)

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Staff and Freelancers Access Document (Beacon Films)

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Unlimited will commission extraordinary work from disabled artists until the whole of the cultural sector does. This work will change and challenge world.

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The Channel 4 Production Training Scheme is for entry level talent who want to break into the media industry and are passionate about making television programmes.

Applications for the next round of the Production Training Scheme with unscripted companies (factual, entertainment, documentaries etc) are open with 18 opportunities across the UK - in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow.

Due to Channel 4's ongoing commitment to attracting, recruiting and employing disabled talent, we are opening 5 of the opportunities exclusively to Deaf and/or disabled applicants. These will be based across Glasgow (Firecrest Films & Mighty Productions), Birmingham (North One Television), Manchester (Studio Lambert) and Leeds (True North). However, we would encourage Deaf and/or disabled applicants to apply for any one of the 18 roles available.
Placements available:

Stellify Media (Belfast)

Waddell Media (Belfast)

Full Fat Television (Birmingham)

North One Television* (Birmingham)

Wall To Wall West & Twenty Twenty (Bristol)

Uplands Television (Bristol)

Cardiff Productions (Cardiff)

Outline Productions (Cardiff)

Firecrest Films* (Glasgow)

Hello Halo (Glasgow)

Mighty Productions* (Glasgow)

Art of Truth (Leeds)

True North* (Leeds)

72 Films (London)

Flicker Productions (London)

Ranga Bee (London)

Studio Lambert* (Manchester)

Red Sauce (Manchester)

*Ringfenced placement only open to disabled candidates

Applicants applying for this scheme may already have a degree in Film and Television (or related) or have some previous experience of the television industry through running, work experience or short term placements, but no more than 6 months.

The scheme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups.

If successful, you'll spend a week in TV Boot Camp to get things underway. Here, you'll hear from graduates of the scheme and Commissioning Editors who'll give you the lowdown on what it takes to succeed. Then your career in TV starts for real at your production company - but we'll still see you once a month for training to help you further your career.

Application Timetable

Applications close: 12th June (Midnight)

Shortlisting: By 27th June

Assessment days: Week commencing 4th & 11th July (NI week commencing 18th July)

Shortlisting and company interviews: Week commencing 25th July

Offers made: By 5th August

Bootcamp and trainee contracts start: 5th September

Trainees start at companies: 12th September

*Please note whilst we will try to keep to these dates, they may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

If you require any adjustments to complete your application or if you have any questions relating to the application process, please get in touch with us at 4skills@channel4.co.uk

Want to find out more about the Production Training Scheme?
Unscripted Production Training Scheme Candidate Workshop:
Watch back our recent candidate workshop webinar, to find out more about the Production Training Scheme, what makes a great candidate, and how to take your first steps into TV. A BSL interpreter is present and captions are available.
Click here to watch back the workshop!

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Production Training Scheme The Channel 4 Production Training Scheme is for entry level talent who want to break into the media industry and are passionate about making television programmes. Applications for the next round of the Production Training Scheme with unscripted companies (factual, entertainment, documentaries etc) are open with 18 opportunities across the UK - in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast and Glasgow.

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The BBC’s positive action employment programme for people who are deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent.

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Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition

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Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.

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Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability.

Changing Places:

The practical guide

CPT Funding 2021 England Only - Local Authorities reference.

A centrally placed, peninsular toilet with room either side for a wheelchair user, and wall-mounted vertical grab rails and drop-down support rails on either side to offer support while transferring and while seated.

The room should be at least 12 square metres, which will provide adequate space for the user, turning space for a wheelchair and room two carers if required. The floor surface should be non-slip and there should be plenty of space for a privacy screen and waste bins.

The washbasin should have clear space below the bowl, to allow a wheelchair user to access it comfortably. Ideally a height adjustable washbasin is preferred so that the height can be adjusted to suit the needs of the user. Many Changing Places Toilets also provide a shower which can be used with a shower seat or over the changing bench.

A height adjustable, adult-sized changing bench to provide a comfortable, stable platform for people who use incontinence pads or who need help being changed or undressed to use the toilet. A ceiling track hoist eliminates the need to lift a person manually and removes the risk of injury to the carer or the person being transferred. It allows someone who cannot self-transfer to move about the room with comfort and dignity.

Toilet

A centrally placed, peninsular toilet with room either side for a wheelchair user, and wall-mounted vertical grab rails and drop-down support rails on either side to offer support while transferring and while seated.

More Space

The room should be at least 12 square metres, which will provide adequate space for the user, turning space for a wheelchair and room two carers if required. The floor surface should be non-slip and there should be plenty of space for a privacy screen and waste bins.

Washbasin

The washbasin should have clear space below the bowl, to allow a wheelchair user to access it comfortably. Ideally a height adjustable washbasin is preferred so that the height can be adjusted to suit the needs of the user. Many Changing Places Toilets also provide a shower which can be used with a shower seat or over the changing bench.

Changing Bench & Hoist

A height adjustable, adult-sized changing bench to provide a comfortable, stable platform for people who use incontinence pads or who need help being changed or undressed to use the toilet. A ceiling track hoist eliminates the need to lift a person manually and removes the risk of injury to the carer or the person being transferred. It allows someone who cannot self-transfer to move about the room with comfort and dignity.

Why are Changing Places toilets important?

People may be limited in their own mobility so need equipment to help them to either get on the toilet or to have their continence pad changed.

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Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability. The practical guide CPT Funding 2021 England Only - Local Authorities reference. A centrally placed, peninsular toilet with room either side for a wheelchair user, and wall-mounted vertical grab rails and drop-down support rails on either side to offer support while transferring and while seated.

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Jade French is a artist-facilitator, museum professional and academic exploring inclusive art and museum studies.

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We create easy read documents and provide training on how to make information easy read.

Our training can now be delivered online.

(Get in touch for more details.)

If your organisation provides services to people, then you should consider producing your information in easy read.

We can create easy read leaflets, documents, questionnaires, reports or any other document that needs to be easy read.

If you have a document you need converting to easy read please get in touch via our contact form below. We will be happy to provide you with a quick quote for your project.

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We create easy read documents and provide training on how to make information easy read. Our training can now be delivered online. (Get in touch for more details.) If your organisation provides services to people, then you should consider producing your information in easy read.

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Easy Read is an accessible format.
It is used by people with learning disabilities and other people who have difficulty with reading.

Easy Read is a way of translating difficult information and making it easy to understand. Easy Read information uses simple words in short sentences, with pictures to help explain the words.

We can turn any information into a high-quality Easy Read resource that can be printed or used online.

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Easy Read Online: making information easy to understand so that people can do more for themselves - Easy-Read-Online Limited

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Easy Read is an accessible format. It is used by people with learning disabilities and other people who have difficulty with reading. Easy Read is a way of translating difficult information and making it easy to understand. Easy Read information uses simple words in short sentences, with pictures to help explain the words.

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Neurodiverse Media Community Facebook Page

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Neurodiverse Media Community Facebook Page

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Rockerdale Studios | Production Company | United Kingdom

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Making funny stuff for tv, digital and branded since 2017

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Hey Sonny Films * TV production company, based in London & Sheffield

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Hey Sonny is a tv production company, making documentaries that strive to promote inclusivity and give marginalised people a voice.

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Guests of TV Access Project - Talent includes below the line roles

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Representing leading talent for Film & TV, Theatre and Below the Line.

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Brazen Productions – Brazen Productions – Bold and without shame. Making a drama of inclusion

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104 Films is the UK’s leading production company and training provider focussing on disability.

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We champion creative expression, education and empowerment.

Our work builds upon almost 50 years of radical, socially-engaged approaches to photography and film.

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Four Corners | Film and photography centre

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Based in North East England, Scattered Pictures is a TV, Film and Audio production company founded by award winning Actor, Writer, Presenter and Producer, Kim Tserkezie.

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A focus on inclusive post production training

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Welcome to Ability Post Production Academy Online Video and Film Editing Academy Ability Post Production Academy is the 1st Online Video and Film Editing Academy that is Affordable, Inclusive and Accessible. All our courses can be delivered live online with an experienced tutor/film and TV editors. We deliver training to both our corporate clients, such […]

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inclusivity
/ɪnˌkluːˈsɪvəti/
noun
the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.

"An artist and an activist are not so far apart."

Ava Duvernay

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Inclusivity in film - on and off the screen

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Beacon Films is a production company based in the North East of England, which supports the talents and creativity of disabled and/or neurodivergent filmmakers and exhibitors.

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Beacon Films CIC is a production company of disabled, autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers

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The One-Stop Diversity and Inclusion Support Service for the Entertainment Industry

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thinkBIGGER! * Courses, Coaching & Talent for the Television Industry

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For over 10 years, thinkBIGGER! has providesd courses and workshops, coaching and training, and talent to the Television and Media Industry

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Talent Agency for Actors & Dancers in Film, TV & Theatre.

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Simon & How Talent Agency, London. Talent representation agent for Actors, Dancers, and Creatives across TV & Film, Musical, Theatre & Events.

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creating mainstream professional opportunities for actors, presenters and models with disabilities

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ProFile is a video database of D/deaf and disabled actors for use by casting directors and other professionals across the UK film, theatre and TV industries. It's a free service (both for actors and industry users) hosted by Spotlight and the National Theatre, designed to champion and showcase D/deaf and disabled talent. ProFile aims to promote diversity in the performance industry and highlight the D/deaf and disabled community to casting professionals. ProFile is a work in progress, we welcome feedback on the site - please contact us if you have any queries.

If you're a casting director or other industry professional and would like to view the profiles, you'll need a password to access the tapes, so please submit your request to let us know who you are and which part of the industry you work in!
Powered by Spotlight and The National Theatre

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ProFile is a video database of D/deaf and disabled actors for use by casting directors and other professionals across the UK film, theatre and TV industries. It's a free service (both for actors and industry users) hosted by Spotlight and the National Theatre, designed to champion and showcase D/deaf and disabled talent.

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Andrew Roach - Talent Manager (ON-SCREEN talent)

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Andrew Roach - Talent Manager (ON-SCREEN talent)

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Andrew has a long track record in representing disabled on-screen talent. His clients include Adam Pearson, Briony May Williams, Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Mark Lane, Ruben Reuter, Samantha Renke and Shani Dhanda

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Insanity is delighted to announce that Andrew Roach has joined the team as Senior Talent Manager. His clients include Adam Pearson, Briony May Williams, Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Mark Lane, Ruben Reuter, Samantha Renke and Shani Dhanda.

Andrew brings with him a wealth of talent management experience across scripted and unscripted programming, together with a passion for promoting accessibility, diversity and inclusion. Andrew has been at the forefront of advocating for greater representation of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent, working alongside broadcasters, production companies and organisations such as DDPTV and the BFI.

Andrew said, "I am honoured to have joined Insanity who I have admired as an industry leader in talent management for some time. I have been impressed by their commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in the industry, which I believe will enable us to elevate the careers of our clients, whilst making a positive impact on the progression of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent."

Founder & CEO, Andy Varley, said, "Welcoming Andrew into Insanity is an incredibly important move for us and builds on our ESG commitment to make the industry more diverse, inclusive and accessible. We want to work with stakeholders across the industry to create more opportunities both on and off screen for disabled talent and those with additional needs. There will always be more that we can do, but we are striving to be allies and to do things that make an impact for our talent, our stakeholders and the communities that they represent. We know that having Andrew further guide us in this area will support lasting change and we look forward to working with him and his incredible roster of clients!"

Established in 1997, Insanity is a global entertainment company with offices in London and Los Angeles. Insanity represents talent across the areas of broadcast, music, digital-first and podcasting. Clients include Maya Jama, Roman Kemp, Vick Hope, Sam Thompson and Alice Levine. Insanity also have an in-house live booking agency, Loco Talent and a long-term frontline record label joint venture with Sony Music, Insanity Records (home to Tom Grennan, Joy Crookes and Lost Frequencies). Insanity also have a partnerships agency, Annex97.

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Insanity is delighted to announce that Andrew Roach has joined the team as Senior Talent Manager. His clients include Adam Pearson, Briony May Williams, Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Mark Lane, Ruben Reuter, Samantha Renke and Shani Dhanda.

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Email  for posting paid opportunities on Deaf & Disabled People in TV Facebook Group

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Email  for posting paid opportunities on Deaf & Disabled People in TV Facebook Group

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Deaf & Disabled People in TV Facebook Group

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Deaf & Disabled People in TV Facebook Group

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TripleC's Disabled Talent Finder (cross-art form)

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TripleC's Disabled Talent Finder (cross-art form)

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FWD-Doc's toolkit for engaging disabled talent in documentary filmmaking

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FWD-Doc's toolkit for engaging disabled talent in documentary filmmaking

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FWD-Doc in association with Doc Society supported by Netflix presents:
A Toolkit for Inclusion & Accessibility: Changing the Narrative of Disability in Documentary Film
We find ourselves in an unprecedented moment of creative and financial opportunity for the documentary film industry, if we engage with authentic disabled storytelling and talent, make our media genuinely accessible, and better understand and cater to the world's 1 billion D/deaf and disabled people - currently a seriously underserved audience for film.

This Toolkit for Inclusion & Accessibility has been created by FWD-Doc in association with Doc Society and supported by Netflix, featuring a case study about Crip Camp (2020) and with a view to best practice, not just compliance.

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FWD-Doc documentary disability toolkit - FWD-DOC: Documentary Filmmakers With Disabilities

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FWD-Doc in association with Doc Society supported by Netflix presents: A Toolkit for Inclusion & Accessibility: Changing the Narrative of Disability in Documentary Film We find ourselves in an unprecedented moment of creative and financial opportunity for the documentary film industry, if we engage with authentic disabled storytelling and talent, make our media genuinely accessible, and better understand and cater to the world's 1 billion D/deaf and disabled people - currently a seriously underserved audience for film.

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Disabled Artist Networking Community (DANC)

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Disabled Artist Networking Community (DANC)

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The Disabled Artists Networking Community (DANC) connects and empowers disabled artists, fostering opportunities, collaboration, and greater inclusion across the creative industries.

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The Disabled Artists Networking Community (DANC) is a community of just under a thousand people, the great majority of whom are disabled artists working in TV and the arts. DANC works with and brings together professional disabled artists and key decision/change makers in the industry to take a solu…

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FWD-Doc is a global collective of disabled filmmakers and allies working to increase visibility, accessibility, and opportunities for disabled talent in the documentary film industry.

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FWD-Doc:
Documentary Filmmakers With Disabilities

We are a group of filmmakers with disabilities (FWDs) working in documentary film - and our active allies. We believe that coming together as a community allows us to support each other and advocate for ourselves with greater power.

FWD-Doc seeks to increase the visibility of, support for, and direct access to opportunities, networks, and employment for D/deaf and disabled filmmakers. We aim to foster greater inclusion of D/deafness and disability within the broader entertainment industry.

If you're interested in donating to support our work, please click the button below.

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We are a group of filmmakers with disabilities (FWDs) working in documentary film - and our active allies. We believe that coming together as a community allows us to support each other and advocate for ourselves with greater power. FWD-Doc seeks to increase the visibility of, support for, and direct access to opportunities, networks, and employment for D/deaf and disabled filmmakers.

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BFI Press Reset is an initiative addressing systemic barriers in the screen industries, promoting inclusion and creating sustainable opportunities for underrepresented talent.

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A personal, dedicated talent management service to clients in the broadcast and entertainment industries, who are passionate about representing diverse talent and promoting equal opportunities for all.

Inclusive Talent is a bespoke talent agency that represents d/Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent actors.

A video database of D/deaf and disabled actors, hosted by Spotlight and the National Theatre, for use by casting directors and other professionals across the UK film, theatre and TV industries.

A specialist talent agency created to increase the representation of people who until now have been excluded in the media, including people with disabilities or alternative appearances and trans/non binary.

A production company making award-winning films and running training schemes and initiatives for disabled film talent, both in front of and behind the camera.

An award-winning production organisation based in Newcastle Upon Tyne (who have been re-appointed as BFI Film Academy partners for another year) for filmmakers with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. Watch the short film Great North Museum Filmmaker Placement.

The British Film Commission (BFC) is the national agency with a remit to maximise and support the production of international feature film and television in the UK. They provide bespoke support for international productions looking for accessible and inclusive resources in the UK.

An award-winning charity supporting learning disabled people to achieve their artistic ambitions, enabling them to become leaders in their field and gain recognition for their work.

Channel 4 Creative Diversity represents a proven commitment to increasing inclusion and diversity within the media industry and includes their Commissioning Diversity Guidelines.

Inclusivity Films makes narrative and documentary films and are committed to having at least 50% of cast and crew identifying as d/Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent on each production.

An Emmy-award winning independent production company, founded by Lindsey Dryden and based in South West England, producing feature length and short films (Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca), and working with authentic voices to tell unexpected stories by and about LGBTQ+ folks, women, and D/deaf and disabled people. A 2020 BFI Vision Awardee.

A broadcast media production company based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, creating scripted comedy, drama and factual content and promoting diverse talent from the North East of England.

Deaf & Disabled People in TV (DDPTV) is a private online space exclusively for deaf, disabled and neuro-divergent television professionals across all genres to connect with like-minded professionals, access job opportunities, and to ask for and share advice and guidance.

As part of their work they unite production companies, broadcasters, recruiters and other stakeholders with deaf and disabled freelancers. They campaign for adjustments to current working practices and push for positive change in recruiting and retaining disabled professionals.

Email: deafanddisabledpeopleintv@gmail.com

A regular networking event for established/professional artists and performers (of any art form) that have a disability, with each event being hosted by a different theatre or arts venue.

An innovative organisation based in Liverpool, who produce opportunities for disabled and d/Deaf people to perform and access the arts, including training and a festival programme.

A members network of active media professionals in film, tv, digital or music, designed to advocate collaboration, inclusion and diversity across media production, post-production and distribution.

A community arts charity which specialises in presenting projects and opportunities which fully support people of all ages to explore their creative ideas and ambitions.

The BFI's inclusion targets - across a number of protected characteristics - can be found on the Inclusion targets page of our website.

A website that can help you make an access doc, or access 'rider', which is a document that outlines your disability access needs so they can be facilitated and ensure that you have equal access to work.

An example of an access rider, from Kyla Harris, breaking down her access needs in a clear, structured document that can be handed out to organisations when she works with them.

A range of resources put together by Inclusive Cinema, a UK-wide project developed by the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) designed to support screen exhibitors and celebrate diversity on screen, in the audience and behind the camera.

A registered British Sign Language interpreter, specialising in academia, VRS/VRI, in-rehearsal theatre projects and out of court family cases.

Email: boothsl@icloud.com

A company providing awareness and accessibility for D/deaf families, through services such as Father Support Group, British Sign Language Story time, Family Film Clubs, Educational support, Deaf and Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) workshops and BSL Resources.

Email: info@signforallcommunity.co.uk

A registered charity which provides captioning and live subtitling services to theatres and other arts venues to make their activities accessible to people who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.

A company providing closed caption services and translations of the spoken language displayed as text and merged with a video signal for broadcast, livestream, large meeting sites and convention settings.

An organisation that supplies audio description and ensures the arts and heritage sector know how to create opportunities for blind and partially sighted people and welcome them as a core audience.

A set of 7 principles offer practical guidance to arts and cultural organisations to support disabled artists, audiences, visitors, participants and employees as creative work begins again and as venues re-open. Email: lizzie@culturallearningalliance.org.uk

A podcast discussing honest stories of setbacks, resilience and perseverance that deserve to be heard, revealing the truth about diversity and inclusion in media culture and highlighting what needs to change.

A podcast aiming to present positive examples of people working differently in support of greater representation and opportunities within the screen industries. This new podcast series is brought to you by TAPE Community Music and Film and the BFI.

If you would like your organisation to be included within these pages, please contact inclusion@bfi.org.uk.

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Organisations approved by Press Reset, the BFI's campaign to inspire authority figures in film and TV to reset practices involving people with disabilities and establish a new, more inclusive normal.

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This is the new initiative, supported by the BFI (British Film Institute), to improve wellbeing in screen production.

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Look after the people whose work you depend on and gain the competitive edge you’re looking for.

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 Inclusivity Films on Instagram: "Today is a good day to start introducing these if you don’t already 🌟 And businesses…? You have no excuse. Make your content and websites accessible for all.

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 Inclusivity Films on Instagram: "Today is a good day to start introducing these if you don’t already 🌟 And businesses…? You have no excuse. Make your content and websites accessible for all.

1. IMAGE / VIDEO DESCRIPTION & ALT TEXT
When posting a photo, you can go into ‘Advance Settings’ and then under ‘Accessibility’ - ‘Write Alt Text’. For photos already posted you can go into ‘Edit’ and then ‘Edit Alt Text’ (next photo) and then you can write a description of what is visible in the photo (second photo) to aid people with visual needs. You can also add the same wording into the caption on your posts, as some screen readers don’t read Alt Text, and it is a way to describe video content too.
 
2. CAPTIONS & AUDIO DESCRIPTION 
IG auto-generate captions and there is a sticker in ‘stories’ to add to those, however, you can’t currently add a background for contrast. There are apps that caption videos too - I’ve used ‘Mix Captions’ and now use ‘AddSubtitles’.

3. #CamelCase
Or more specifically ‘Upper’ Camel Case. Using a capital letter for each new word in a hashtag helps screen readers to identify individual words.

4. ACCESSIBLE STORIES 
As the following photo demonstrates, it helps to use left-aligned text that is black on a white background to replicate reading a book. Contrasted background is important so if different colours are used, then make sure the typed text can be seen clearly. Search accessible fonts - I found this one used was one of them. 

5. ACCESSIBILITY WIDGET
If you have a website then you can add a widget to make it more accessible. I recommend UserWay.org who offer a free widget and also various price plans to be fully ADA compliant.

Obviously everyone has individual needs, but this is all a step towards making your content more accessible.

Please share and add any tips you have in the comments 👇🌟

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Mobiloo has created a huge range of opportunities for tens of thousands of disabled people around the UK. We've supported events in all sectors, from the grandeur of the Royal Albert Hall to play days at the beach, from the BBC's Big Weekends to family birthday parties, from the Edinburgh Fringe to the British Grand Prix and the list goes on... Wherever you need us we'll go. We've done bookings from 1 hour to one month, from Lands End to John O'Groats. And the very best thing about Mobiloo is that it comes with a friendly driver/facilitator who is there to welcome you, keep the space squeaky clean and to talk about this ground-breaking service to the many passers-by which inevitably leads to greater awareness and more events hiring a Mobiloo so they can include everyone irrespective of their particular toileting requirements.

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Designing a blueprint for a shorter working day in film and scripted drama (2023)

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The Good Work Review is the first examination of job quality across the entire creative industries. The Review is based on 40 separate indicators, from evidence submitted by 120 organisations, and focuses on issues including fair pay, flexible working, paid overtime and employee representation.
Following a call for evidence, 120 organisations from across the UK, and representing a wide range of creative sectors, contributed their expertise to the Review. These experts and creative representatives called for industry and government to invest in people, skills, diversity and well-being if the UK is to remain a creative powerhouse.

The Review also found that people working in the Creative Industries tended to have higher job satisfaction than workers in other sectors, could work more flexibly, and found their work to be an outlet for their creative passion.

However, the Review also found that there was lower than average pay in some sectors, long hours, evidence for poor workplace culture, and unequal access to the creative industries, with many people needing to work for free to get a foot in the door.
On this page you can download: Executive Summary: Job Quality in the Creative Industries Job Quality in the Creative Industries: The final report from the Creative PEC's Good Work Review A quantitative baseline of job quality in the Creative Industries: Working Paper 1 from the Creative PEC's Good Work Review Call for Evidence: Key Messages: Working Paper 2 from the Creative PEC's Good Work Review
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The TV Access Project (TAP), an initiative of the Creative Diversity Network (CDN), unites broadcasters, streamers, and production companies to drive systemic change and improve access for disabled talent in the UK television industry.

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CDN has partnered with the TV Access Project (TAP) to work towards an industry with full inclusion by 2030.

TAP was created in 2022, following on from the Underlying Health Conditions report published in December 2021 following Jack Thorne's McTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh International Television Festival.

One year on from its launch at the Edinburgh TV Festival (ETVF) 2022, The TV Access Project (TAP) celebrated the progress made to date by the alliance in 2023, marking this year's Festival with key initiatives and events, and crucially laying out the work still to be done to reach its target of creating full inclusion for Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent by 2030.
See the TAP Announcements at Edinburgh TV Festival 2023 by clicking here.
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The 5As are:

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Assess

Adjust

Advocate

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The six TAP workstreams are:

1. Industry best practice guidance

2. Access to Work

3. Funding

4. Access Coordinators

5. Talent Retention and Progression

6. Production Spaces

The current TAP members are:

Amazon Prime Video

BBC

BritBox

Channel 4

Disney

ITV

Paramount

Sky

STV

UKTV

Partner Organisations

TAP also works with partner organisations to ensure inclusion from disability-led interest groups, not-for-profits and pan-industry organisations.

CDN is one of the many partners working with TAP, others include:

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