Accessible Futures Summit

  • Hurford, R. (Organiser)
  • Sally Lisk-Lewis (Organiser)
  • Bethan Jones (Organiser)
  • Davies, J. (Organiser)
  • Sara Buckingham (Organiser)
  • Helen Davies (Organiser)

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Description

On 10 September 2024, the University of South Wales hosted its inaugural Accessible Futures Summit, supported by Media Cymru and Creative Wales. Data reveals that in 2021 the proportion of disabled people in Wales was 21.1%1 yet according to research carried out by Media Cymru, the number of disabled people working on or behind the screen is significantly lower. The same research showed that those with a long-term health condition or disability held only 4.5% of senior roles in the film and TV sector. The Summit was created to address this imbalance and featured panels, keynotes, masterclasses, networking opportunities and exhibitor stands, highlighting positive case studies and what needs to be done to ensure the screen sector in Wales is truly inclusive.

The summit was delivered with the support and input of University of South Wales colleagues Sara Buckingham and Cherry Barber-Mansell.
Period10 Sept 2024
Event typeConference
LocationCardiffShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

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