
Disability on TV – the UK experience
May 20, 2017
Ordinarily, media organisations compete with one another, but in Britain, they are collaborating because of their shared belief that media should reflect the richness and diversity of society, and provide... Read More

Inclusive marketing feature of major conference
May 18, 2017
The inclusion of people with disabilities as models and actors in marketing and promotion is slowly growing, with companies such as Target, Kmart and Aldi featuring disabled models in catalogues.... Read More

Amy Marks and her film about disability identity
May 16, 2017
Amy Marks is a film student at the University of Victoria. Earlier this year she was chosen as one of five winners in a SBS film contest centred around Youth... Read More

ABC TV show deals directly with disability stereotypes
May 9, 2017
The best way to shatter disability stereotypes is to let people with disability do it. The ABC television series You Can’t Ask That provides a forum for doing just that. The... Read More

UK panel discusses disability on TV
April 17, 2017
A major panel discussion on the portrayal and inclusion of people with disabilities on British TV was hosted by the Royal Television Society this month. Titled Where have all the disabled... Read More

Research into media portrayal of disability murders reveal stereotypes
April 11, 2017
A major American research study lead by David Perry, disability rights journalist and history professor, reviewed media coverage of murders of people with disabilities and found that the reporting of... Read More

6 ways that TV could be more inclusive of disability
March 30, 2017
The Attitude Foundation is addressing the realistic portrayal of people with disability in television shows. We have selected 6 easy ways that could be adopted by Australian (and other) television... Read More

Speechless on Australian TV with disability upfront and in centre
March 27, 2017
One of the key issues that the Attitude Foundation is addressing is the realistic portrayal of people with disability in television shows. The inclusion of the American situation comedy Speechless on Channel... Read More

Making a TV series to change disability attitudes makes good sense
March 21, 2017
The Attitude Foundation is seeking to change mainstream attitudes towards people with disability, particularly the way that people with disability are portrayed in the media. One of our key strategies... Read More

Inclusive yacht club hosts Attitude Foundation event
February 14, 2017
A hot sunny day on Sydney’s Pittwater, a keen sailor for a Chairman, and an inclusive venue was an ideal combination for Attitude Foundation’s first major fundraising event in 2017.... Read More

SBS television’s Undressed helps disability inclusion
February 13, 2017
The inclusion of people with disabilities in the SBS television dating program Undressed is valuable in guiding viewers on how to talk to people with disability and in including them as part... Read More

Key lessons in approaching diversity and inclusion in advertising
January 24, 2017
Attitude Foundation director Catia Malaquias was featured this week by Pro Bono Australia as a significant change maker. The feature article outlines Catia’s journey from the mother of three children,... Read More

Considering accessible payment methods
January 10, 2017
Guest blogger : Steve Price, Senior Manager Everyday Banking, ANZ Timing is everything in business, and so it was when our team at ANZ introduced new accessible features on debit cards... Read More

Attitude Foundation engages Taste Creative for new TV series promoting inclusion
December 16, 2016
The Attitude Foundation, together with its principal partner ANZ, has selected award-winning production company Taste Creative to film a television series promoting the valuable contribution of people with disabilities within Australian... Read More

Award for ANZ and Attitude’s winning partnership!
November 17, 2016
In an Australia where almost one in five citizens have a disability, it is imperative that government and industry work with the disability sector towards a more inclusive future. ANZ... Read More