WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

Committee

The Workers with Disabilities Committee is made up of members with lived experience as disabled people and/or caregivers for people with disabilities, while navigating the unique challenges we face as workers in the screen industries. Our mission is to advocate for ourselves and fellow disabled members, increase visibility, accessibility, and support for disabled workers, recommend policies that promote equity and inclusion in production spaces, break down systemic barriers and shatter the stereotypes that diminish all workers.

  • Chair: Jonathan Longpre, Lighting Member

  • Co-Chair: Tanya Lemke, Props Member

  • Committee Member: Elisa Werneck, Lighting Member

  • Executive Board Liaison: Julian Peters, VP Set Decoration

We intend to create opportunities, mechanisms and initiatives that centre and empower disabled workers, so we can all contribute our valuable skills and perspectives and thrive in the industry.