Casting and working with disabled actors 

There are many reasons to consider casting disabled actors. These sources provide helpful guidance.

• BCIDN - Disabled Talent - This e-leaflet on the website of the Broadcasting and Creative Industries Disability Network (BCIDN) has advice for producers and directors on sources of disabled talent, and a guide for disabled people on how to make their skills and availability better known.
•  Over the years, the BCIDN has also produced these downloadable guides to working with disabled talent:
  • Moving into the spotlight: casting disabled actors - Equity and BCIDN
  • Make a difference! Ideas for including disabled people in broadcasting and film - BCIDN and ITC
  • Adjusting the picture: a producer's guide to disability - BCIDN
• Four All is Channel 4's online directory of disabled contributors. The site also contains guidelines for producers.
• Images of Disability (IOD) is a cross-government initiative to 'mainstream' images of disabled people into advertising and publicity.