People Or Props - Writing Better Disabled Characters

Season 2 Episode 1901  ·  Sep 02, 09:30 AM
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How can we have better disabled characters in film?

Psychology Researcher and DARK (Disability Action Research Kollective) founder Richard Amm has created a tool for writers to improve disability representation.

He tells Amelia about 'People Or Props'

Read Richard's dissertation for free here - Development of the People or Props Tool: Integrating Prejudice Reduction Psychology Insights to Improve Representations of Disability on Screen – ScienceOpen

Learn more about DARK on their website - The Disability Action Research Kollective (DARK) - Disabled Leaders Network

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