A non-profit organization, CDT works to improve the representation and participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of media by promoting performers, artists, and media makers with disabilities. A descriptive catalog of all entrants is disseminated widely during the year and winners are listed on the Internet. Also, Since CDT networks with many media venues, we often provide referrals that lead to sales and screening opportunities for entrants. We have tried to come up with a fee structure to give a break to independent, low-budget producers, but also help in meeting our costs. It's a 3-tiered process with works judged in genre or subject categories.
Panelists represent the media field and the disability community.
We often also curate showings at conferences, other festivals, and for PBS and cable access stations. Should any of these opportunities come up for your work, we would contact you personally. If you won an award higher than a merit award, you may not enter that work again. Otherwise, you are welcome to enter it again, but the same judging criteria will be used to view your work. However, different panels may score differently.