July is Disability Pride Month and we suggest 9 in-person and virtual events you can enjoy across the UK in 2023.
Netflix Awards Funding For New Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee
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.
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.
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.
Disability Attitudes We Face In Society
Many disabled people face discriminatory, ableist and patronising attitudes and comments almost on a daily basis. It can affect their confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. Here, we share Emma Purcell’s radio documentary on disability attitudes.
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
Steve Brown: Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Player And Television Presenter
We speak to Steve Brown, former Paralympic wheelchair rugby player who captained Team GB at the London 2012 Paralympics and television presenter, best known for Springwatch and Countryfile.