Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.
Blind Comedian Chris McCausland Visits Wonders Of The World In New Travelogue Series
Wonders Of The World I Can’t See is a series that takes blind stand-up Chris McCausland across the globe to explore some of the world’s most iconic, unforgettable world landmarks, but in a new and unique way that discovers things the ordinary traveller might miss.
BBC Will Be Streaming Performances At Glastonbury Festival With British Sign Language
BBC iPlayer will have live Glastonbury Festival performances on the Pyramid Stage with British Sign Language.
Mencap ‘Myth Busters’ Smash Preconceptions About Learning Disability With Guinness World Record Attempts
To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, Mencap has announced that two ‘Myth Busters’ – Heidi Crowter and Harvey Price – have been smashing preconceptions about learning disability with Guinness World Record attempts.
Nimbus Disability: New Partnership Ensures Better Access For Football Fans
Disabled football fans at Tranmere Rovers FC will be the first to benefit from easier access to tickets thanks to a pioneering partnership with Nimbus Disability, the creator of The Access Card.
Jack Carroll: Disabled Comedian Brings ‘Mobility’ To Life In BAFTA-Winning TV Show
In our first exclusive interview, we speak to disabled comedian, actor and writer Jack Carroll about his career, his appearance on BGT and his upcoming BBC comedy show Mobility.
Adam Lanecey: A Disabled Musician’s Journey Of Musical And Personal Discovery
Adam Lanecey is a disabled musician who has been producing music for over a decade. Here, we find out more about him and what he is calling his “the final chapter of his journey of musical and personal discovery”.
Disabled Actor Ruth Madeley Shares Her Accessible Journey To The Magic In Disney Podcast
British actor Ruth Madeley – who lives with spina bifida and is a wheelchair user – joined Giovanna Fletcher to discuss her accessible trip to Disney World in Florida in an episode of the Walt Disney Travel Company’s star-studded podcast, Journey to the Magic.
Happy Mondays Frontman Shaun Ryder On Being A Rockstar With ADHD
We speak to Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder, who was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in 2020.
Ruth Madeley: BAFTA-Nominated Actor Creating Greater Disability Representation In The Media
With disabled actor Ruth Madeley set to appear in Doctor Who, we look back at an interview Emma Purcell did with her about her acting career and disability representation in the media.