Packaging, Dyslexia, Stress and Double Glazing

From the collection of

Established in 1992, the South West Film & Television Archive collection spans from 1893 to the present day containing more than 250,000 items. Formed from a variety of depositors, including broadcast news and programmes material from the Westward and TSW archive. In 2018 the archive collection transferred to The Box in Plymouth.

Packaging, Dyslexia, Stress and Double Glazing (Consumer File)

The Box
Exeter
1990-09-17
Sound

Packaging, dyslexia, stress and dodgy window fitters.

Sue Robbie and Peter Shear present this episode of Consumer File, looking at food packaging and waste, dyslexia in schools, stress levels and Thermador windows. Jane Bickerstaffe, of the Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment, talks about the distribution of sophisticated packing systems preventing waste and deterring theft. Shops are encouraging the reuse of packaging, saving money and the environment.

Peter Shears looks into dyslexia in schools, it is estimated 1 in 25 children are dyslexic, with boys outnumbering girls 4 to 1. Pat Davenport is campaigning for additional support for her son Tom, who is dyslexic and would often go to extremes in order to avoid school. Sue Robbie visits a parachute school and uses Biodot, a stress indicator, to measure four volunteers' stress levels.

Reframing Perspectives on Disability

Victories and setbacks on the road to a more accessible and inclusive society.

As we explore the region's archival footage on disability, it's important to acknowledge that disabled people still face challenges today. By examining how the South West has adapted over time, we can reframe our perspectives and work towards a more inclusive future. From the establishment of disabled sport teams to discussing hidden and visible disabilities on regional TV, the region has made strides towards creating a more accessible and inclusive society. These archival videos can open our eyes to the experiences and perspectives of disabled people in the 1980s and 90s. There's still much work to be done, but by looking back at our history, we can learn from our successes and failures and strive towards a more equitable future.

33 videos in this collection

Disability Breakthrough

Callington
1986-06-24

Manadon Karate Club raise money

Plymouth
1986-07-30

Signed News for the Deaf

Plymouth
1992-12-19

Disabled Farmers

Modbury
1987-04-26

Blind Guitarist

St Austell
1989-02-01

Santa's Wish

Goonhavern
1989-01-16

Handicapped Telephonist

Plymouth
1986-08-18

Lip Reading

Newquay
1991-01-30

Lip Reading Classes

Camborne
1992-01-08