Accessible Auditions
Accessible Auditions revolves around implementing inclusive and accessible audition processes that ensure equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in casting calls.
By making auditions inclusive, the production demonstrates a commitment to diversity and equal representation in the industry. This involves removing physical and communication barriers that may prevent individuals with disabilities from showcasing their talent effectively. Providing accommodations such as sign language interpreters, accessible venues, and flexible audition formats can level the playing field and allow all aspiring actors to demonstrate their skills and potential.
Resource Kit
We've made comprehensive resources available with every certification to help you make your content more inclusively:
- Guide: Running Accessible Auditions
Certification Requirements
- A self assessment of your audition practices
Need Additional Support?
Our partners can help create inclusive productions and meet certification requirements:
Inclusion Partners
Certification Areas
The easiest way to get certified is to create an Inclusion Plan at the beginning of your production.
Once inclusive practices are in place on your production, certification is easy! Productions are scored for certificating from a weighted scoring system to assess the inclusiveness and authenticity of the project against the following categories:
Inclusive Casting
Authentic and empowering representation of people with disability on screen
Accessible Auditions
Inclusive and accessible audition processes
Inclusive Mentoring
Creating employment and development opportunities for people with disability behind the camera
Inclusive Crew Roles
Meaningful employment of people with disability in crew roles
Accessible Documentation
Clear and accessible communications for all cast and crew
Accessible Locations
Every location that people with disability are required to physically be at, must be accessible to them
Safe & Inclusive Environment
Commitment to a safe and inclusive production workplace and/or set
Accessible Broadcast
All productions will meet video accessibility, captioning and audio description standards