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Resources for Individuals

Our resource list is constantly growing. Think we’ve missed something, or want us to signpost your work? Get in touch!

Training Opportunities

In Wales

It’s My Shout
A Welsh independent film production company, and BAFTA winning film training scheme for all ages interested in gaining experience in Film. Long-time friend of Unquiet Media, and very neurodivergent-friendly.
Foot in the Door
A Ffilm Cymru Wales training scheme that finds and creates opportunities to learn about and transfer skills such as carpentry, hair and make-up, and costume on the set of film and TV productions in Wales - open to everyone, no matter a person’s background, financial means, or experience.
Screen Alliance Wales
Traineeships, Work Shadowing Placements, and Training Networks that provide you with the training and skills development needed for a career in TV and Film, in local real-world productions.
Sgil Cymru
A range of training courses for film and TV industry professionals looking to upskill or move into another department or part of the industry, to help Creatives advance in their career.

Creative Communities

In the UK

Deaf and Disabled People in TV (DDPTV)
A private online space for deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent television professionals across all genres to connect with like-minded professionals, share job opportunities, and ask for and share advice and guidance.
The Neurodiverse Media Community
An online group designed to connect neurodivergent members of the media and use it as a force for change.
Beacons Films
Production company based in North East of England, which supports the talents and creativity of disabled and/or neurodivergent filmmakers and exhibitors.
Carousel
Supporting learning disabled artists to flourish and be celebrated, providing a platform where they can tell their stories, learn new skills, grow confidence, make friends, and succeed as an artist.
Disabled Artists Network Community (DANC)
Bringing together disabled artists working in TV and in the Arts with key decision makers to take a solution-focused approach.
FWD-Doc
Filmmakers with Disabilities: a global, intersectional community of disabled creators and allies working in media to build a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable entertainment industry.

Creative Communities

In Wales

Hijinx
One of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies, creating opportunities for anyone who wants to perform, regardless of ability or experience.
DIVERGE
Monthly working space for neurodivergent Creatives working in the arts and cultural sector in South Wales to come together to work and connect, hosted at Tramshed Tech by Tom Bevan.
POET TREEHOUSE
Spoken word events, featuring open mic for all forms of storytelling. A place to escape the pressures of society, a place that supports other artists, a place to freely express yourself. Join a community of poets, artists, musicians, writers, and storytellers. Hosted by Duke Al.
TAPE
Community arts charity which specialises in presenting projects and opportunities which fully support people of all ages to explore their creative ideas and ambitions.

Tools for the Workplace

Transcriber Apps

Otter

Grain

Auto-Generated Meeting Summaries

Zoom

Fireflies.ai 

Task Management

Goblin.tools

Live Captions

Caption.Ed

Note Taking Apps

Jamworks

Evernote

Time Management Apps

ClickUp

Brain Focus

Planning and Scheduling

Lunatask

Writing Tablet/Digital Notebook

ReMarkable

Text-to-Speech

Read&Write 

ReadSpeaker TextAid

Speech-to-Text Software

Dragon Naturally Speaking

Mind-Mapping Tools

Mind Miester 

Inspiration 

SimpleMind Pro

Reminder App

Due

Writing Assistance

Grammarly

Mental Health Support

The Film & TV Charity
The Film & TV Charity works behind the scenes of the UK film, TV and cinema industries offering financial, practical and emotional support.
Industry Minds
Monthly working space for neurodivergent Creatives working in the arts and cultural sector in South Wales to come together to work and connect, hosted at Tramshed Tech by Tom Bevan.
NABS
Advice on personal and work-related issues for advertising and media industry workers.
The TV Mindset
Social Media based initiative providing professional and peer support for freelancers working in Film & TV.
6ft From the Spotlight 
Offers mental health support and training to crew in the creative industries.
Solas Mind
Provides therapeutic support services as well as project consultation and training to TV and film workers.
ArtsMinds
A collaboration between BAPAM, Equity, The Stage, and Spotlight that aims to increase awareness of the impact of mental health in the sector, and an online information hub for sources of support.
Mind
Mental health charity trained to listen and help guide individuals seeking mental health support through difficult times.
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