DEAF & DISABLED PEOPLE IN TV
DDPTV is an award winning disabled-led organisation dedicated to elevating off-screen Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent within the TV industry.
We engage with independent production companies, super indies, broadcasters, recruiters and other stakeholders to unite them with Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent off-screen talent cross-genre.
We urge indies and broadcasters to commit to recruiting and retaining Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent to grow their pool and also move them up the talent ladder.
DDPTV are the proud recipients of the Sky Documentaries Grierson Hero of The Year Award 2023.
BECOME A MEMBER
Deaf & Disabled People in TV is an online forum for Deaf, Disabled and /or Neurodivergent people to network, receive peer to peer support and view prospective jobs with access information. The group is only open to Deaf, Disabled and / or Neurodivergent people that work in the media industry or are looking to work in the media.
If you are a DDPTV Member or a Deaf, Disabled and / or Neurodivergent media professional and would like to join our online community please click the button below – please make sure you answer the membership questions to gain access.
WHAT WE DO
Advice & Guidance
We provide advice and guidance based on our considerable lived experience - whether via one-to-ones, company sessions or industry panels. We run industry networking sessions and are always keen to find creative and innovative new ways to get Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent on your radar. We are warm and friendly and believe there is no such thing as a silly question, so do reach out.
Accessibility & Opportunity
We campaign for adjustments to current working practices and push for an inclusive industry. We believe that Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent talent are entitled to transparency on the accessibility of offices, post-houses, studios, sets and locations (where possible) and ask that this information be made available with job advertisements and on company websites. If you would like to send in a job, scheme or opportunity to circulate within our community;
Online Community
Most importantly, we provide a private online space where Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent professionals can connect with other like-minded professionals to ask for and share advice and guidance, and access jobs and opportunities.