In March 2022 film education charity Into Film partnered with UK cinemas to hold 99 free schools screenings for both primary and secondary pupils on the theme of ‘We Can Be Heroes’. For the first time, exhibitors were asked to screen every film with closed caption Hard of Hearing subtitles. Driven by the principle of … More
Cards for Inclusion is a card game helping the arts sector by creatively exploring how barriers can be removed. Challenge yourself to think outside the box about how we can all make what we offer more accessible to disabled people.
The Accessible Marketing Guide, contains an introduction to accessibility, the basics of making marketing material accessible, accessible websites, print and text, accessible formats, making social media accessible and a list of useful references that informed the guide as well as further resources.
Unlimited have gathered together their top tips to help arts organisations make their recruitment and employment more accessible.
Oska Bright Film Festival, the world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism, has issued Welcoming Learning Disabled Audiences Back, a free resource for the cinema sector as part of its wider Welcome Back support programme.
The 2024 Oscars will include confidential accessibility requests for all nominees and guests, captioning, audio description, in-theater assisted listening devices, accessible seating and parking, and a suite of ASL interpretation services.
Following the theatrical release and a BAFTA nomination for Ella Glendining’s feature documentary Is There Anybody Out There?, ICO were pleased to present a special roundtable event celebrating disabled filmmaking and disability joy, while confronting the film industry’s barriers and ableism. Hosted by film and culture writer Lillian Crawford, the roundtable featured a conversation between … More
To celebrate the release of IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?, ICO were joined for a panel discussion with the film’s director Ella Glendining, filmmaker, writer and activist Kyla Harris (It’s Personal) and filmmaker Jim LeBrecht (Crip Camp) to discuss the provocation of “Using film to tell disabled stories” and celebrate some of the amazing work … More
The first edition of BFI FAN: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Focus, a new series of webinars for UK film exhibitors. This session explores how exhibitors can advocate for standardised, accessible screenings and provisions, hosted by Access Consultant, Charlie Little (Matchbox Cinesub). Using examples of exhibitors across the UK who host descriptive subtitled screenings, Charlie … More
The BFI FAN: Access Directory is a new resource for film exhibitors. It offers guidance, toolkits, and practical actions for planning inclusive film events for Deaf and disabled audiences.
