Enable at the BAFTAs: Jim LeBrecht on the summer camp that championed disability in the 1970s
Jim LeBrecht, who has spina bifida, is reminiscing a summer like no other in Netflix’s Crip Camp. Here he chats recognition from BAFTA and making the doc.
Interviews
Enable at the BAFTAs: Director Bim Ajadi talks connecting D/deaf and hearing communities through film
Director, Bim Ajadi has paved the way for D/deaf and hearing actors to connect. Now, Bim is being recognised for his film Here/Not Here by BAFTA.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sir Tom Hunter speaks to Enable about donating £1million to Alzheimer’s charities and his personal connection to the illness
Enable speaks to Sir Tom about donating £1m for demenita, the power of positive news and his hopes for a treatment breakthrough in the future.
Enable at the BAFTAs: Director Jordan Hogg’s journey to change perceptions of disability behind the screen
Boasting over 150 hours of broadcast TV credits, director Jordan Hogg speaks to Lorne Gillies about being awarded BAFTA Breakthrough 2020.
Enable at the BAFTA’s: Writer and comedian Tim Renkow discusses his flashlight to success
Recognised as part of the BAFTA Breakthrough group, writer and comedian Tim Renkow speaks about the importance of recognition and challenging percptions.
INTERVIEW: Mat Fraser discusses disabled writers and promoting disabled voices during new BBC Four series, CripTales
Actor and writer Mat Fraser spoke to Lorne Gillies about working on CripTales and the importance of celebrating disabled voices in the mainstream.
INTERVIEW: Strictly Come Dancing with TV presenter and veteran JJ Chalmers
Royal Marines Commando to the Invictus Games, TV presenter, and now, Strictly Come Dancing contestant: JJ Chalmers talks overcoming challenges.
INTERVIEW: The fight against MND with Doddie Weir
Rugby legend Doddie speaks exclusively to Lorne Gillies about his foundation, new trials, The Dodcast and finding a cure for motor neuron disease.
INTERVIEW: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act with RNIB
In 2010 the Equality Act was enacted into law by Parliament to legally protect people against discrimination. The RNIB discuss the Act ten years on.
TELL US YOUR STORY: Celebrating everyday people with Enable Magazine
We all know someone who has made an extraordinary impact within the disabled community. Share your story with the help of Enable Magazine.
Recognising invisible carers
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
Interview: On a journey of recovery
Quadruple amputee and sepsis survivor Caroline Coster speaks to Enable about the power of community after acquiring a disability.
INTERVIEW: The Future of Scotland’s Young Carers with Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick
Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick shares what young carers can expect from the government for support.
Made Possible: One book, eight voices, an enriching journey of success for the learning disabled community
Made Possible is the exciting new book, edited by Saba Salman, featuring stories of success of people with learning disability -– in their own words.
Enable Asks… James Moore
Although our favourite soaps may have been put on pause, Emmerdale’s James Moore reveals how he is surviving lockdown during Enable Asks.