Broadcaster to begin push to increase representation of disabled people,including 300000 fund to foster novel talent, at Rio Paralympics later this yearChannel 4 is launching a “year of disability” to increase representation of disabled people in broadcasting including a commitment to double the number of people with disabilities appearing in its 20 most tall-profile shows such as Googlebox and Hollyoaks.
The initiative includes a £300000 fund to foster novel talent, or some of which will be used to befriend support the careers of 20 disabled people working behind the camera in Channel 4’s biggest suppliers,and the channel will also ringfence half of its apprenticeships and 30% of work experience places for disabled applicants.
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Source: theguardian.com