As society increasingly recognises the importance of valuing neurodivergence, and of supporting access requirements in education and workplaces, so too does policy. What is offered by way of support by both the Government and by key financial stakeholders (broadcasters, funders, commissioners) is constantly evolving - as are their expectations of the production companies they work with. The below information is valid at the time of publication (January 2025) - we will monitor and update this page as, we hope, this support continues to grow.
A note on: Our Evolving World
The top perceived barrier (69%) to hiring and working with Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent talent is the cost of making workplace adjustments. They can feel intimidating, especially because they are a legal requirement, because everyone has different access needs, and, particularly for those of us running small businesses and counting the pennies every day, the thought of considering additional budget lines for access adds further stress to what are always already incredibly tight budgets and finance plans.
But so many reasonable adjustments and other forms of access support are actually low cost or even free, and there is help available to support creative businesses to cover additional costs.
This section aims to debunk misconceptions about the cost of inclusive practices, and demystify the process of accessing support for your businesses - because funding for access should never be a barrier for working with DDN talent.
