Manifesto 04: Accommodating D/deaf audiences during Covid-19
In this fourth article we hear from Charlotte Little, deafblind film journalist and accessibility consultant, about their vision of an industry which accommodates D/deaf audiences.
In this fourth article we hear from Charlotte Little, deafblind film journalist and accessibility consultant, about their vision of an industry which accommodates D/deaf audiences.
In this article, curator and subtitler Sonali Joshi considers the importance of subtitles and audio description in making films accessible to wider audiences, and highlights the skill required to make these elements blend seamlessly into a filmmaker’s work.
When a moment of crisis or outrage arises, organizations can show leadership through concrete, thoughtful action. This tool can help your team map out action on two axes: immediate vs. longer-term actions, externally with your community and internally with your team.
Hynt is an Arts Council of Wales initiative managed by Creu Cymru in partnership with Diverse Cymru. Arts Council of Wales wanted to create a single national access scheme for disabled customers and their carers.
Experience art and culture through audio description. Bringing art and culture to life for blind and visually impaired people at theatres, museums, galleries, heritage sites and online.
Turning Up the Volume: unheard voices of dementia is an unprecedented look at the real picture of living with dementia today, from the people who know. It dials up the voice of people who have the disease – which is too often muffled or ignored – telling their stories, and presenting a picture of their … More
Hardish Virk has been an audience development consultant for over 15 years. In this session, Hardish Virk talked about three key elements of audience development; research, tools/methodologies and sustainability. It was an opportunity for delegates to learn how best to engage diverse communities and audiences through tailored marketing.
Navigating Difference was commissioned by four audience development agencies, Arts About Manchester, Audiences Central, Audiences London and Audiences Yorkshire. Arts Council England’s work on diversity made it an ideal partner in the project. None of the partners wanted to produce a simplistic guide to ‘best practice’ because their work over the past 10 years has … More
Data and evidence: Access to data and evidence supports higher quality adolescent health and healthcare. We conduct research, evaluate services, produce briefings and compendiums of data for front line practitioners.
Ama Culture Hive: This series of five case studies demonstrate different possible approaches for increasing the diversity of your audience. From the Balti Bus project at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, through to The Ramayana at Royal National Theatre London, each project approach is outlined and its effectiveness evaluated.