Developed in Consultation with Screen Professionals with Disability
This expert Screen Access & Inclusion Masterclass program comprises workshops for industry professionals with and without disability.
“The Masterclass was absolutely brilliant and a real crowd pleaser. Everyone had such positive feedback from the session. It was a breath of fresh air.”
Screenworks, 2023
Masterclass for Screen Practitioners with Disability or who are d/Deaf
Boost confidence through gaining practical knowledge about navigating the screen industry and learn about your rights and responsibilities.
The course will include:
- The social model of disability
- Disclosing disability
- Identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments
- How to write and submit an Access Rider
- Communicating access requirements on-set
- Getting started in the screen industry
- Where and how to access support if needed
Masterclass for General Industry & Employers
This disability-led training has been expertly designed to upskill employers in better understanding and responding to access requirements through providing practical knowledge and building disability confidence.
The course will include:
- The social model of disability
- Language and etiquette
- What and how to use access riders
- Creating an inclusive workplace
- Where and how to access further support if needed
“It was amazing hearing everyone’s stories and sharing my own with the group. Bridie was an incredible facilitator and helped me feel welcomed and created a non-judgemental atmosphere.”
Book Now
To go on a waiting list for the next public session or to book a private training session for your organisation, please email Michelle Teear at training@aarts.net.au
Access
Closed captioning and Auslan interpreting are available upon request. Please note that we require at least 4 working days’ notice.
About the Facilitator
Bridie McKim graduated from NIDA in 2018 and at the same time became the first disabled actor to play a lead role on Australian television as Sabine in the drama “The Heights“ produced by Matchbox Pictures for the ABC. In 2019, Bridie starred in Fat Salmon Production’s short film “Cinderella”, for which she won Best Australian Actor at the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival. Bridie has also made guest appearances in the Stan original series ‘Bump’, as well as ‘Dive Club’, which aired on Netflix, and Hulu’s ‘Joe Vs. Carole’. Bridie is also set to appear in Peacock and Netflix’s new show “Irreverent”. In 2020, Bridie hosted the television special “Reframe” for the ABC. The program was developed to celebrate International Day of People with Disability by showcasing films created by filmmakers with disability. Bridie has also worked as a facilitator and host of Q&As and forums for both Accessible Arts and NIDA’s In-Conversation series. This work required her to research, profile, and interview professional practitioners within the industry. Throughout 2022, Bridie has also been working as an associate and consultant with Get Skilled Access to help remove the barriers between organisations and people with disability.
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