Very successful day Conference and Launch of UKDHM on Portrayal of Disability in Moving Image Media. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell gave an audience of TV and film makers, actors and disabled people a strong message of support at the British…
Why disability history matters
An article by Simon Jarrett. It is Disability History Month, and some people with disabilities might be forgiven for asking ‘Who cares? As hard-won rights and benefits come under unprecedented challenge from austerity measures, the disabled community faces many…
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995: The campaign for civil rights
November 2015 marks the twentieth anniversary since the Disability Discrimination Act became law in Britain. The law improved the lives of many disabled people and put anti-discrimination law on the statute book for disabled people.
What not to do #EndTheAwkward
In this series of online film shorts for Scope’s #EndTheAwkward campaign, presenter and Scope Ambassador Alex Brooker reacts to hidden camera set-ups exposing how awkward we are around disability. This film was produced in partnership with Channel 4.
Scope End the Awkward Campaign
At Scope we have a vision of a world where disabled people are equal and able to live independent lives. Changing attitudes is a significant part of securing that vision. We know that two- thirds of people feel awkward around disabled people. The problem is even more…
Love and Disability
From the panel discussion at BFI, 27th November 2015. Love and Disability – Event text
Interview about deaf character in BBC Dr Who played by deaf actress Sophie Stone
Interview about deaf character in Dr Who played by deaf actress Sophie Stone Watch: 7 minute preview of Deaf actress Sophie Stone starring in Doctor Who In this 7 minute preview clip made by the BBC’s See Hear programme (and…
Shifting Perceptions on TV – BFI
Love & Disability – Shifting Perceptions on TV NFT 3 BFI South Bank Book online at BFI or 020 7928 3232 18.15 start (90mins to include 15mins clips and 30mins Audience Questions) 19.45 Finish Jack Thorne (Writer Cast-Offs) Victoria Wright…
UKDHM Day Conference – BFI
Day Conference – Portrayal of Disability in Mainstream Moving Image Media: Then and Now BFI in partnership with UK Disability History Month Join us for a day of discussion. Film clips, speakers, panels. Focus on acting, writing, producing & directing.…
Accentuate win major Disability History Project
Press release – Delivery phase History of Place announcement FINAL