When people think of disability sports, most of them immediately think of the Paralympic Games. However, disability sport happens throughout the year, every year. But it isn’t noticed as much because it’s not widely broadcast. This has sparked the question – are sports broadcasters ableist? Our writer Emma Purcell analyses the current level of disability sports coverage and shares her thoughts on it.
Scope Reveals Shocking Levels Of Online Trolling Experienced By Disabled People
The disability equality charity Scope has released new research conducted through Opinium Ltd that lifts the lid on the scale of online trolling and abuse that disabled people face.
The Unique Boutique: A Fashion TV Show Offering Fabulous New Looks For Disabled Customers
The Unique Boutique opens for business on Channel 4 on Monday 24th July, offering fabulous new looks for a wide range of people not served by mainstream fashion. The new life-changing fashion show sets to empower people left behind by high-street fashion with the help of four fabulous inclusive fashion experts.
Rosie Jones’ Ableism Documentary: Why I Advised Channel 4 To Go With That Title
Following the backlash on the decision to name Rosie Jones’ ableism documentary Am I a R*tard?, Channel 4’s Disability Consultant Ally Castle has spoken out to explain why she advised Rosie to choose the title she has for the Channel 4 documentary. Here, Ally discusses why she feels this is the right title and the considerations around using it.
Rosie Jones Gives A Personal And Honest Account Of The True Scale Of Ableism In A New Documentary
Disabled comedian Rosie Jones gives a personal and honest account of the true scale of ableism in a new Channel 4 documentary.
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.
Research Has Found More Than 50% Of Brits Have Never Heard Of The Condition Aphasia
New research reveals over half of the British public (54%) have never heard of aphasia, despite it affecting over 350,000 people in the UK.
Channel 4 And Prime Video Survey Shows 1 In 4 Offices In TV Are Physically Inaccessible To Disabled Talent
A survey for Channel 4 and Prime Video UK into the TV industry’s accessibility for disabled talent has revealed that 1 in 4 offices operated by broadcasters, streamers or production companies are physically inaccessible