NA (JA) GENAU – die intelligente humorvolle TV-Sendung auf OKTO

Abstract

The TV programme "NA (JA) GENAU" is celebrating its tenth anniversary and has since won several awards. The inclusive programme series enables people with (learning) disabilities and/or mental illness to learn journalistic work and moderation in front of the camera and put it into practice. The first programmes were recorded in the studio, with outside recordings added later. The aims of the work are to sensitise the public to this group of people, to break down prejudices and to offer them the opportunity to work as journalists. The work with "NA (JA) GENAU" covers various areas, including journalism, skills development and self-empowerment, as well as promoting self-confidence, publicity and participation. The programme also offers cinema talks in cooperation with the Breitenseer Lichtspiele. Inclusive media work is defined as electronic media work by and with people with (learning) disabilities and/or mental illness. Cooperation with institutions is often difficult because the focus is on deficits. The work on the programme shows that inclusive media work can be successfully integrated into commercial and public TV stations. The author emphasises the importance of having the courage to allow inclusive broadcasting formats and sees the programme as motivation for people with (learning) disabilities to see themselves in media professions. It is pointed out that both society and those affected themselves must become active in order to create framework conditions for participation in such fields of work.