Access Coordinator Stephanie Dower

About this episode

Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of accessibility in the screen industry and the role of access coordinators.

Stephanie Dower discusses the importance of building an accessible culture on set, engaging Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent (DDN) crew, and her experiences working in the Australian screen industry, as well as introducing the emerging role of access coordinating - the philosophy and vision behind the role; the distinctions between access coordinators, safety officers, and support workers; and more.

People in this episode

Host: Screen Australia

Guest: Stephanie Dower

Topics covered

• accessibility
• film industry
• Deaf and Disabled representation
• access coordinating
• on-set culture

Keywords

• accessibility
• Deaf
• Disabled
• Neurodivergent
• access coordinating
• film set culture
• safety officers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Screen Australia, Australian screen industry

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