Manadon Karate Club raise money

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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.

Manadon Karate Club raise money

The Box
Plymouth
1986-07-30
Sound

Movement is key for Charity Remap

Manadon Karate Club are training on an indoor basketball court raising money by doing 1000 push-ups, sit-ups, squat thrusts, punches and kicks all in five hours, although competitively they would like to see it done in two and a half. The money raised will go to the disabled charity Remap. Instructor Vance Harris discusses the charities aspirations, the clubs focus and personal fitness goals with TSW reporter Ruth Langsford. The charity Remap, is a UK charity which helps disabled people of all ages live more independently and has been going for over 50 years. Started by Pat Johnson an engineer with ICI, after he built a ramp and electric hoist for his sister, giving her a new level of independence which she was excited about, seeing how happy she was with these small adjustments to her living environment he wanted to do similar work to help others.

Remap officially stands for Rehabilitation Engineering Movement Advisory Panel. The charity designs and custom make equipment free of charge with help from skilled volunteers. In the early years Remap operated under the wing of the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR), but broke away in 1990 to become an independent charity. Remap covers the whole of the UK and completes 3500 projects every year helping disabled people to become more independent.

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.

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Disability Breakthrough

Callington
1986-06-24