TURN UP THE BASS, a short documentary about the remarkable story of a renowned deaf DJ Troi Lee, is one of five films released by Netflix as part of its Documentary Talent Fund.
A Diverse Podcast Team Comes Together To Discuss All Things Disability Literature, History And Representation At The Story Museum In Oxford
The lABLEd Podcast – a show about disability, illness and difference – are heading out on the road this Friday to record a special episode at the Story Museum in Oxford.
RNCM Disability Week 2024: Celebrating The Talent Of Disabled Musicians And Composers
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) in Manchester is recognised as one of the world’s most forward-thinking conservatoires. From 31st January to 2nd February 2024, it will host the RNCM Disability Week, celebrating the work and talent of disabled musicians and composers.
Scope Calls On Broadcasters To Shift The Dial On Disability Representation
Disability equality charity Scope has released new data showing that TV viewers feel Black, Asian and minority ethnic disabled people are severely underrepresented on our screens, with a quarter of us barely seeing someone from that background in the last year.
Glastonbury Festival Partners With Nimbus Disability
Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has been appointed by organisers of the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival to improve access for disabled music fans at the 2024 event.
Chris Packham Challenges His Autism With New Feel-Good Wildlife Show
Autistic presenter Chris Packham has responded to the BBC’s decision to axe the popular wildlife programme Autumnwatch by airing his own free-to-view online wildlife extravaganza 8 Out Of 10 Bats.
11 TV Adverts Featuring Disabled People
Here, we share 11 TV adverts featuring disabled people, including Paralympians, broadcasters, actors and disability activists.
The TV Access Project Announces Milestone Achievements And Crucial Future Workstreams
One year on from its launch at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2022, The TV Access Project (TAP) is celebrating the progress made to date by the alliance, 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.
Tommy Jessop: “I’m Hoping To Be The Very First Person With Down Syndrome To Become A Superhero”
We speak to Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop and his brother Will about their mission to show people with Down syndrome can play heroes too.
Birmingham Hippodrome Announces New Accessible Booking Experience For Online Customers With Nimbus Disability
Birmingham Hippodrome has partnered with digital agency Substrakt and the leading authority on accessible ticketing, Nimbus Disability to transform the online booking experience for its customers.