An Ordinary Life “I’d much rather work at a computer than make wicker baskets” – disabled people hit the mainstream in 1980s Britain 1985 29 mins Eyes of a Child Young imaginations run wild at School for Blind Children. Government sponsored film School programme and Educational film 1961 31 mins It's a New World Early attempts at inclusive swimming for disabled people. Instructional film/TV programme Sport 1977 30 mins Three for Society Feisty and free-spirited, three disabled people talk frankly and directly about the barriers they experience in the 1960s 1969 29 mins Like Other People Man Alive! moral panic, sex, and when professionals ruled – life as a disabled couple in 1972 Documentary 1972 51 mins Artificial Limb Making Occupational therapy turns full circle, as amputee soldiers learn to make artificial limbs for others Non-Fiction 1916 1 mins The Contact Spot the film and soap stars of the future as John Hurt plays a disabled teenager befriended by some biker boys. 1963 12 mins About Women - Disabled Living Foundation Take a look at the creative inventions offered at the Disabled Living Foundation, that provide much needed solutions for independent living. Magazine and Review show 1973 7 mins Adult Training Centre The Solihull centre that offered training for an eager workforce traditionally rejected by the world of work. News 1974 4 mins Back to Normal Excellent portrait of post-war rehabilitation services for those who lost limbs in the war, imbued with that Blitz spirit Government sponsored film 1944 14 mins Chairbound Do wheelchairs liberate or constrain? The early years of Stoke Mandeville hospital and the Paralympics. 1964 10 mins Theatre of the Deaf Insightful look at the work of the then-young British Theatre of the Deaf and its founder, Pat Keysell. 1972 13 mins Blind Oarsmen Putney plays host to rowing races between soldiers who lost their sight during the war and blind students from Worcester College. Non-Fiction 1915 1 mins Annual Paraplegic Games at Stoke Mandeville Founder of the Paralympics, Sir Ludwig Guttman at the International Stoke Mandeville Games in Buckinghamshire in 1975. Anglia TV reports. News Sport 1975 8 mins About Women - Club 52 Anglia TV report on 'Club 52', a social enterprise founded by Norwich resident Jean Jurak, that offers the housebound a new lease of life. Magazine and Review show 1973 8 mins Royal School for the Deaf, Derby: Sports Day and Outings 1936 From donkey rides to sports day: a year in the life of the hearing impaired of Derby. Amateur film 1936 10 mins Calderdale Talking Newspaper Dedicated volunteers from Halifax provide a talking newspaper service for locals on cassettes, strangely not motivated by money. Documentary 1981 6 mins About Women - Toy Library for handicapped children Anglia TV visit the Norfolk & Norwich Toy Library where the mums can get-together while the children enjoy much needed time to play. Magazine and Review show 1974 8 mins Inskip Adventure The Inskip League of Friendship tackles social isolation for people with physical disabilities. Amateur film 1953 28 mins Concern Over Safety of Three Wheeled Disability Cars Judy Finnigan reports on the safety of the Invacar, chatting to disability campaigner Douglas Campbell at Ashwellthorpe Hall in Norfolk. News 1975 5 mins Day in the Life of the School A typical day at Burwood Park, a boarding school for deaf children, features in this film made by two of its pupils, Alan Loft and Michael Chawner Amateur film School programme and Educational film 1970 25 mins Braille Lesson Police Constable learns to read differently. Current affairs News 1962 1 mins Desire to Work Including disabled people in the workforce through gadgets and aides Promotional 1981 18 mins Housing for the Disabled A training film, made in Cumbria, Gwent and Peckham Rye, revealing government thinking in the early 1980s Documentary 1982 26 mins Downham School Opening Downham School opens its doors to deliver a very special education. Current affairs News 1963 1 mins Fancy Dress Pageant Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education's perform in a fancy dress pageant. Current affairs News 1976 1 mins First disabled racing driver At Silverstone, the home of British Motor Sports, disabled driver Martin Sharpe warms up 'Big Sam', a Datsun 240Z, ready for a big race. News Sport 1980 5 mins Hereward College The opening of Hereward College in 1971 represented a major advance in access to education for young disabled people. News 1972 8 mins Disabled Horse Riding A group of children with disabilities enjoy a day in the saddle. News 1968 5 mins A Centre is Made Disabled people working in the community in Oldham. Amateur film Documentary 1956 33 mins The Silence of the Sound Signed instruction opens up a world of activities for deaf children at Drake's Island Adventure Centre in Plymouth Sound. Current affairs News 1983 5 mins New Ways at Northgate From the socially dead to community care – a case study in re-humanising disabled people Documentary 1969 35 mins Not Just a Spectator Before we were the Superhumans: a genteel look at disabled people at sport and leisure in the 1970s Documentary 1974 35 mins Off to Work They Go See how Janet and Tony cope with the challenge of communicating with their hearing colleagues as the young adults enter the world of work Promotional School programme and Educational film 1973 13 mins On the Level How accessible was 1980s Britain? Find out here. Documentary 1985 12 mins A Place in Scouting One of the Troop - awkward attempts at including disabled young people in Scouting in the Sixties Promotional 1966 29 mins Probe - Alf Morris announces the recalling of the Invacar Alf Morris, Minister for the Disabled explains why use of the Invacar is to be phased out, to the dismay of some disabled drivers. News 1976 12 mins Invalid Carriage The 'invalid carriage': a vital mobility aid or a death trap on three wheels? News 1976 6 mins Invalid Carriage Protest Disabled motorists take on the Government and corner a Minister in the process. News 1977 2 mins Return to Action Bricklayers, lawyers, teachers – disabled men and women are encouraged to retrain for new jobs Documentary Government sponsored film 1947 19 mins Prince Charles Meets Disabled Drivers Silverstone Circuit, home of British Motor Sports host an event for disabled drivers, with Prince Charles taking a turn on the assault course. News 1981 3 mins Poppies of Flanders A one-armed soldier is among those shown diligently manufacturing poppies on the 10th anniversary of Armistice Day at a factory in Richmond. Non-Fiction 1928 1 mins So We're Different but ... Teachers and pupils of 3 schools in Trafford, Stevenage and Coventry make the case for the acceptance of difference without discrimination. Documentary 1976 31 mins Sir Douglas Bader launches employment scheme for disabled “Disabled workers are good workers”. Sir Douglas Bader visits a Chelmsford Job Centre to launch his new “Fit for Work” scheme for the disabled. News 1980 2 mins St Loye's College in Exeter St Loye's College shows its enabling training courses on offer. Current affairs News 1962 3 mins Stoke Mandeville Sports Stadium for the Disabled Rare home movie capturing sporting action in 1967 at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, birthplace of the Paralympics. Amateur film 1967 19 mins They're only Human Beings Like Everybody Else “A Magna Carta for disabled people” – the ground-breaking 1970 legislation that transformed lives. Current affairs 1970 28 mins Thorpe: Moving House A new home and a new beginning - disabled filmmaker John Thorpe records his own house move. Home movie 1960 6 mins Training Centre for the Disabled in St Austell Visitors look around a new training centre for the disabled in St Austell. Current affairs News 1963 1 mins Trigger Films on Mental Health Watch out for the early use of fishing as Mindfulness in this slow-paced reflection on mental health. Documentary 1977 17 mins A Trip to Windermere A pleasure boat trip for a group from the Merseyside Society for Deaf People. Amateur film 1975 4 mins Wheelchair Access From Selly Oak to Birmingham's Head Post Office in a wheelchair - how hard could it be? Magazine and Review show 1981 7 mins With Your Assistance Broken clocks, basket-weaving and compulsory cheeriness – a glimpse into how disabled servicemen were prepared for civilian life in the 1950s Amateur film Documentary 1955 21 mins Work at St. Dunstan's Activities at St. Dunstan’s hostel for blind soldiers in Regent’s Park. Non-Fiction 1916 1 mins Plans for Living The Pinner Cine Society looks at the work of Northwood's welfare services. Amateur film 1966 22 mins
