The best podcasts to listen to in isolation
If you’ve been social distancing or self-isolating, you might be looking for new things to do to keep yourself entertained and stay positive during this challenging time.
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EastEnders to introduce first mainstream deaf character
One of the UK’s most-watched soaps is set to introduce the first mainstream deaf character in the show’s history.
Naidex 46: Aspiring for a Better Future of Independent Living
Naidex is Europe’s most established event dedicated to the disability and independent living industries, taking place this 17 and 18 of March.
Talking inclusion with Jack Thorne
Acclaimed screenwriter and playwright, Jack Thorne has advocated for disability representation on the small and big screen throughout his career. Speaking to Lorne Gillies, Jack discusses why meaningful representation is so important – and you can help be the change.
IDPWD: BBC announces commitment to boost disability representation on and off screen
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, leading broadcasting BBC has launched their new commitment to boost disability representation for 2020 on and off screen in a three-part plan.
BBC to launch advisory group to monitor diversity
A new group has been created to monitor the BBC to ensure the broadcaster is representing “stories, faces and voices” from all UK communities.
Interview: My Autistic Big Brother and Me
Journalist and film-maker, Mikey Kay has been openly discussing his life with older brother Spencer, who is autistic. Saskia Harper interviewed Mikey about his new documentary: My Autistic Big Brother and Me.
Interview with the team behind new BBC disability documentary, ill, actually
Living with a hidden disability poses its own challenges, but the internet allows you to escape reality to forge a world outside of your illness or disability. Now, a new BBC documentary – ill, actually – is shining a light on the experiences of three young people living with a hidden illness or disability.
Applications for new mentoring and training programme introduced by BBC Studios opens today
Committed to developing and retraining the best talent both on and off screen, the BBC has introduced a new programme for disabled workers eager to…
CBeebies Makaton episode is a phenomenal success
CBeebies Bedtime Stories has broken the mould after actor and comedian Rob Delaney delivered a story using Maktaon. COMMUNICATION A form of sign language, Makton…
Disability representation in the media fails again as non-disabled actor cast as Elephant Man
An upcoming BBC drama adaptation of the Elephant Man is being heavily criticised for casting a non-disabled actor as the lead part. CASTING Stranger Things…
Talking about the A word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas…
Success for BBC training programme for disabled actors
The BBC’s Class Act training programme for disabled actors has seen all 32 participants successfully securing auditions for BBC shows. ‘Class Act: a nationwide search…
Interview: weather presenter Lucy Martin
“I would like to be known as a good WEATHER PRESENTER first, and the fact that I have a DISABILITY second” The media has been…
BBC creates more opportunities for disabled actors
The BBC have announced that they’ll be offering more opportunities for actors with disabilities through a nationwide talent search, training programme and showcase opportunity. Class…