Sahera Khan is a Deaf actress, writer and filmmaker from East London whose work spans theatre, television, film and digital storytelling. In this interview, she discusses her creative journey, the importance of representation and accessibility, and how her Deaf and Muslim identity shapes the stories she chooses to tell through performance and British Sign Language.
BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee
Apply now for BBC shows The Celebrity Inner Circle and The Great British Sewing Bee, with opportunities for disabled contestants to showcase talent on primetime TV before May 2026 deadlines.
Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
Explore the quality of audio description and screen reader navigation on Channel 4’s streaming service, how accessible it is for blind and visually impaired users, and how it compares to other platforms.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
A review of accessibility on Channel 4 during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, exploring audio description quality, coverage gaps, and the experience of disabled viewers.
Ellie Goldstein Celebrated Strictly Success At Afternoon Tea With The Duchess Of Edinburgh
Ellie Goldstein celebrates her groundbreaking Strictly journey at St James’s Palace with the Duchess of Edinburgh, highlighting representation, inclusion, and the achievements of people with learning disabilities.
Everybody Dance: An Emmy-Winning Documentary Film About The Dedication, Determination And Community Spirit Of Disabled Children At An Inclusive Dancing School
Emmy-winning documentary Everybody Dance follows disabled children at an inclusive dance school. Director Dan Watt shares the story behind the film.
Beyond The Stage: Feeling Seen As An Autistic Theatre-Goer
An autistic theatre-goer reflects on theatre accessibility, inclusion and a powerful stage-door moment shaped by kindness and human connection.
Stevie Nicole: An Independent Singer-Songwriter Who Creates Music To Express The Emotions That Come With Chronic Illness
Disabled singer-songwriter Stevie Nicole shares her journey with chronic illness, TikTok livestreams, and debut album Rise in this exclusive interview.
My Accessible Adventure At The Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour: A Magical Audio-Described Tactile Tour
Editor Emma Purcell visits the Harry Potter Studio Tour to explore its accessibility, her first audio-described tactile tour, and the thrilling Dark Arts.
Guest Blog: Small Venue Accessibility: Essential Tips For Disabled Gig-Goers Enjoying Grassroots Music
Discover practical tips for disabled gig-goers on small venue accessibility, booking tickets, essential kit, food and drink, transport, and reviews.
Sam Hendrian: An Independent Filmmaker Spotlighting People With Down’s Syndrome
Filmmaker and poet Sam Hendrian shares how his work explores disability, mental health, and his new film Decaf Daydreamers starring two leads with Down’s syndrome.
Is Greg Davies Disabled?: A Stand Up Comedy Review
Emma Purcell reviews Greg Davies’ Full Fat Legend show at Portsmouth Guildhall (6 Sept 2025), sharing her experience of the show, venue accessibility, and answering the trending question “Is Greg Davies disabled?”
Disability And Institutionalisation: Spotlight On Life For Disabled Students At The Residential School Treloar’s
Discover the lABLEd Podcast’s spotlight series on Disability and Institutionalisation, as former Treloar’s students share stories of challenges, growth, and independence with Crip Life™.
Owen Tooth: Award-Winning Disabled Director Becomes Recipient Of Netflix Documentary Talent Fund 2025
Award-winning disabled filmmaker Owen Tooth discusses his journey to winning the 2025 Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for BAND, a chilling look at a seemingly innocent marching band. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on filmmaking, disability advocacy, his EastEnders debut, and what’s next for his groundbreaking career.