DARCI

In this very special podcast episode, the EAD team reflects on the DARCI conference they organized at the University of York from 10‑12 September, sharing the challenges and triumphs of creating a truly inclusive, accessible event.

This podcast episode features an interview with Monika Zabrocka, exploring creative audio description for children, neurodivergent inclusion, and the future of accessible storytelling.

This podcast episode features an interview with Mairi Taylor, discussing accessibility in theatre, collaboration, and the challenge of retaining knowledge to sustain disability inclusion efforts.

The podcast episode features an interview with Jay Pocknell, a mixing engineer and founder of Sound Without Sight, an online hub connecting visually impaired musicians and audio professionals. He discusses barriers faced by blind and partially sighted creators in music production, solutions like inclusive design and screen reader-friendly software, and the importance of community-driven accessibility initiatives.

The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Jen Beeston, who discusses her work in game accessibility. She highlights how disabled people interact with games, often leveraging their unique strengths and strategies to navigate gameplay.

In this interview, filmmakers James Edward Kilpatrick and Jack Morris, share their experiences of working with the EAD team to make their film 'Aspectum' accessible for visually impaired audiences, while also sharing their perspectives on accessibility and hopes for the future.