Disability Awareness
Course Date: Wednesday 27 August, 1000 – 1200
Application Deadline: Wednesday 13 August 2025, 0900
Join this essential training session for professionals working across film and television in Scotland who want to deepen their understanding of disability inclusion and take practical steps to make their productions more accessible.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will:
> Understand their responsibilities around disability inclusion
> Be able to apply the 5A’s framework to their own productions
> Leave with a practical toolkit of resources, guidance
> Understand support available from the TV Access Project (TAP)
About the Tutor
Heloise Beaton brings over a decade of experience in TV production and the invaluable perspective of lived experience of disability. She has produced hundreds of hours of unscripted television and collaborated with scripted indies and commissioners to help previously excluded disabled talent break into drama and HETV. Her sessions create an open, reflective environment where participants can explore real barriers and workable solutions.
Workshop Structure
Laying the Foundations
We begin by understanding the ‘why’ behind disability inclusion:
> The Equality Act 2010
> Who is considered disabled?
> The Social Model of Disability
> Language and inclusive communication
The 5As on Production
Explore the TV Access Project’s 5As framework and how it applies to every production stage. Each ‘A’ will include: practical tools, discussion, and real-world examples, taking this beyond a slide deck and turning it into a truly actionable and inspiring session! Topics will include working with disabled colleagues, inclusive planning, access passports and approaching sensitive conversations with care and confidence.
Support Available
What financial support can be accessed to contribute to costs for adjustments in the workplace and how can the TV Access Project (TAP) help.
Why sign up?
This practical session will give you the time and space to reflect on this important topic and you will be in a safe space where no question is a silly question – we encourage honest and open conversation and questions to ensure you leave the session feeling informed and empowered.
Eligibility:
This session is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.
> Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland
> Students are not eligible for this training.
Selection:
> As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions
> Priority for spaces will be given to eligible BECTU members
> If more BECTU members apply than spaces available, places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training
> Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount. Please only apply if you can commit to attending the session
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