Training Workshops on Disability Equality in Media

These workshops will target media institutions, with a specific focus on chief editors and managers in one workshop.

Persons with disabilities are often underrepresented and misrepresented in media. This project aims to improve disability inclusion within media institutions by promoting best practices and transformative actions. The workshops will utilize the UNESCO Practical Manual on Disability Equality in Media and Master Class Video Series as key resources.

Project Objectives

• Enhance the capacity of media institutions to produce content that is inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Raise awareness of the UNESCO Practical Manual on Disability Equality in Media and Master Class Video Series among media professionals.
• Equip chief editors and managers with the knowledge and tools to implement transformative actions that promote disability equality within their organizations.

Scope of Work

• The selected organization will be responsible for the following:
  • Workshop Development: Develop the content and curriculum for two separate workshops, with one specifically tailored to chief editors and managers, focusing on implementing transformative actions.
  • Delivery: Conduct both workshops for a total of 5 media institutions. Each workshop should have approximately 20 participants.
  • Materials: Develop and provide all workshop materials, including pre-reading materials, presentations, participant handouts, and a list of relevant resources. All materials should be delivered in a format accessible to participants.
  • Expertise: The workshop facilitator(s) must possess a strong understanding of disability inclusion in media, best practices for accessible content creation, and the UNESCO resources provided.
  • Pre-Workshop Needs Assessment: Conduct a brief needs assessment with each media institution before the workshops to tailor the content and address specific challenges.
  • Post-Workshop Support: Offer post-workshop support to participating media institutions, such as access to online resources or follow-up consultations
  • Reporting: Submit a post-workshop report summarizing key discussions, participant feedback, and recommendations for further action.

Deliverables

• Workshop agenda and detailed curriculum for each workshop
• Pre-reading materials for participants
• Workshop presentations
• Participant handouts with resources list
• Needs assessment report (if applicable)
• Post-workshop support plan (if offered)
• Post-workshop report

Evaluation Criteria

• Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting training workshops on disability inclusion and accessible media production.
  • Expertise of the proposed facilitator(s) in disability inclusion in media, best practices for accessible content creation, and the UNESCO resources provided.
  • Quality and relevance of the proposed workshop content and methodology.
  • Experience working with media institutions and knowledge of the media landscape, as well as experiences working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Commitment to promoting transformative actions for disability equality within media organizations.
  • Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.

For more information, visit UNESCO.