Content Inclusion PlanThe Long Table podcast, season 4

Inclusive Concept & Research

5 of 12 planned

Disability in the content: Disability is present, not the subject

• We will consult with a Person with Disability
• The consultant will be involved in every project stage
• We will involve people with disability in:
  • Testing the concept or draft mix before finalising
• We will set aside budget for consultation, access and testing costs
• We will consider whether people with disability are part of our intended audience for this content

Inclusive Representation

1 of 4 planned

• Talent with disability will be cast:
  • in a primary role

Inclusive Work Experience

3 of 5 planned

• We will offer a structured, paid work experience or mentee placement:
  • In production
• Each mentee will be paired with a mentor or supervisor for the work they are placed on
• The mentee will have a clear task list or development plan, not just observation

Inclusive Team Roles

1 of 3 planned

• At least one paid role will be held by a person with disability:
  • In production

Accessible Documentation

1 of 1 planned

• We will use plain, clear language throughout:
  • Scripts and briefing documents

Accessible Locations

2 of 5 planned

• Every space people need to be in will be accessible to them at:
  • Recording studios and locations
• Accessible toilets will be available:
  • At the recording location

Safe & Inclusive Environment

2 of 3 planned

• We will share an Inclusion Statement, not just file it, with:
  • The full production team
• A reporting or grievance process will be in place and communicated

Accessible Distribution

3 of 5 planned

• A written transcript will be provided:
  • In full, alongside the audio
• Audio will be mixed for clarity, with minimal background noise interfering with speech comprehension
• The platform this is delivered on will support accessibility features (variable playback speed, transcript display)