APA x ZBD Webinar: A Practical Guide to Disability Inclusion in Production | 10:00am – 5th October
Posted in D&I, Events, Front page, on September 25, 2026

As part of our online Insights Series for APA members, we are hosting a practical webinar on Disability Inclusion in Production, in partnership with Zebedee Talent (ZBD).
This will be held on 5th October at 10am.
ZBD is a global talent agency specialising in disability inclusion across advertising, TV, film and wider media. They represent diverse on and off-screen talent, working with production teams to ensure campaigns are inclusive, commercially effective and reflective of the world we live in. ZBD also supply crew and creatives, and offer training, practical resources and bespoke consultancy to support more inclusive work.
This session is designed specifically for producers, directors and casting teams who want to strengthen both the ethical and commercial foundations of their work.
Together we’ll explore what’s working well and the biggest challenges you’re trying to solve.
This session will cover:
- The business and ethical case for inclusion across production
- Inclusive casting and how to confidently meet access needs
- Language guidance
- Consultancy support – when to work with consultants and what they offer
- Working with diverse crew and talent
- Accessibility legislation and reasonable adjustments
- Free resources and toolkits, including accessible studio directory
The goal is to make the discussion as practical and relevant as possible by focusing on the issues that matter most to APA members. We encourage questions throughout the session, however if you would like to share any questions or topics beforehand, particularly around where you are seeing the biggest barriers, please fill out this form.
Please register using the button below to receive your Zoom joining link.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to participate in the session.
More webinars in the series will be announced soon.