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Television industry must do more to employ disabled people, says Ofcom

By John Pring on 19th September 2019 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Television industry must do more to employ disabled people, says Ofcom
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The television broadcasting industry needs to do more to increase the number of disabled people within its workforce, the regulator has warned, with new figures showing progress has stalled. In its third annual Diversity and Equal Opportunities in Television report, Ofcom […]

Some television companies say just one per cent of staff are disabled, says Ofcom

By John Pring on 21st September 2017 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Some television companies say just one per cent of staff are disabled, says Ofcom
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As few as one per cent of the employees working for some UK broadcasters have described themselves as disabled people, according to new research by the industry regulator. Ofcom’s Diversity And Equal Opportunities In Television report says disabled people appear to […]

BBC bids to ‘shine a light’ on disabled performers

By John Pring on 10th August 2017 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

BBC bids to ‘shine a light’ on disabled performers
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Disabled actors have welcomed a new BBC scheme that aims to “shine a light” on experienced disabled performers, and discover and develop up-and-coming talent. The Class Act development programme will include an intensive three-day workshop and an opportunity to build contacts […]

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