TAP: The 5As
TAP created the 5As as guidelines for Disability Inclusion in UK Television Production. These guidelines are to ensure the full inclusion of Deaf, Disabled, and/or Neurodivergent Talent in the industry.
The 5As are:
Anticipate
Ask
Assess
Adjust
Advocate
Explore the 5As in Action
Discover how the 5As framework is being applied across the TV industry.
Tailored freelancer training to inclusion charters and accessibility initiatives, these pages dive deeper into how each principle is being put into practice to create meaningful change.
Bringing the 5As to life for programme-makers in the key areas of leadership, hiring, and casting
Learn more about the 5As and how to apply them below:
5As for Freelancer Training
Accessibility for:
The 5As for Freelancers Training is delivered by Creative Diversity Network (CDN) and Access All Areas (AAA), in association with ScreenSkills and funded by the TV Access Project.
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This training takes the core elements of the 5As and expands these into different areas of the TV Industry, giving clear advice and case studies on how they can be used as the foundation for developing, delivering, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive working environment.
- Team Leaders - Recruitment - Casting Contributors and Talent - Production Management - Recces and Location - Live Studio and Broadcast
Applying the 5As
TAP has created 3 short films, featuring talents Rosie Jones, Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley, and Tanni Grey-Thompson.
​Hiring
Casting
Leading a Team
Access into Action Survey
The Industry Access Survey, commissioned by Amazon Prime Video and Channel 4 and conducted by YouGov in late 2022, explored how broadcasters, streamers, and production companies support disabled talent and follow access best practices.
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