Rethink Disability, the 大象传媒's groundbreaking Disability Festival, is back for its second year, and it鈥檚 set to be bigger and better than ever!
On Wednesday 4th December, at Media City in Salford, we invite you to be part of a transformative day dedicated to 鈥淩eclaiming the Narrative鈥� in news and sports journalism.
Hosted by 大象传媒 News Senior North America Correspondent Gary O鈥橠onoghue, this year's festival will spotlight how we can make media more inclusive and representative for everyone.
Dive into engaging panels and discussions that address critical themes such as language, representation, reasonable adjustments and accessible technology.
Event schedule
Morning sessions
Keynote with Leigh Tavaziva
The 大象传媒鈥檚 Chief Operating Officer and Ability executive sponsor Leigh Tavaziva will deliver the festival keynote address underlining the 大象传媒鈥檚 commitment to disability representation and explain why it鈥檚 vital for all audiences to see themselves represented on screen and through the stories we tell.
Leaning in to Lived-Experiences with Gary O鈥橠onoghue
Gary O鈥橠onoghue talks to 大象传媒 senior news leaders about the need for real Deaf/Disabled and Neurodivergent representation and understanding across the newsroom, and why having lived experience ingrained into editorial decision-making benefits all news audiences.
Disability in Sports Journalism with Mani Djazmi
The dust has settled after an incredibly inclusive summer of sport, but what now? How can we ensure that lessons learned become business as usual for sports journalism?
How to Bring Down the Barriers with Zara Todd - Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant
An interactive workshop designed to get people thinking about the barriers which currently exist in many newsrooms for disabled journalists and how the social model of disability can be used to remove them. Learn about the social model and how incorporating it into all aspects of newsroom culture can be beneficial for everyone.
Afternoon sessions
The Benefits of Thinking Differently with Emma Tracey
Hyperfocus, attention to detail and creative curiosity. All fantastic traits for journalists to have, yet many newsrooms are failing to harness the benefits neurodivergence can bring. We hear about how, with just a little flex, newsrooms can benefit.
Intervention for Inclusion with Sean Dilley
If we鈥檙e going to have more disabled journalists in our newsrooms what levers can we pull in order to attract and retain the right people?
Featuring top presenters and contributors we will:
- Showcase Excellence: by celebrating the achievements of disabled journalists and athletes.
- Identify Challenges: by discussing the ongoing barriers to full accessibility and inclusion.
- Promote Solutions: by collaborating on actionable strategies for a more accessible media landscape.
- Raise Awareness: by highlighting the importance of integrating disabled voices and perspectives into media narratives.
Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive future in news and sports media. Join us at Media City in Salford and be part of the change on December 4th!
The 大象传媒 Rethink Festival is being organised as part of the International Day of People with Disabilities 2024
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