How “Special” Creator Ryan O’Connell Is Changing Hollywood’s Narrative About Disability
wendy2019-04-28T09:47:36-07:00"Actor/writer Ryan O’Connell, who has cerebral palsy, wants to change the way we talk about disabilities."
April 2019
How Tatiana Lee Is Working To Increase Disability Representation In Media
wendy2019-04-21T09:21:10-07:00"People with disabilities certainly are not invisible in the real world – we are everywhere – so why should we continue to be invisible on screen?“
Fern Field: “Her Approach, a Winning Achievement”
wendy2019-04-07T18:53:17-07:00The MAA pioneer talks about her first foray into disability inclusion.
CJ Jones Discusses His Trailblazing Journey as a Black Deaf Actor in Hollywood
wendy2019-04-23T09:42:38-07:00CJ Jones shares his story of triumph and perseverance as a performer with a disability.
March 2019
Ali Stroker Returns To Broadway
wendy2019-06-09T22:08:45-07:00"Young people [with disabilities] are powerful, and they can have anything that they can decide to work hard for."
February 2019
The Creators of “This Close” Talk About Creating Opportunities for Deaf People in Front of and Behind The Camera
wendy2019-02-22T07:11:48-07:00The show's stars, writers and executive producers discuss creating opportunities for deaf talent on their series both on and off-screen.
Born This Way’s Sean McElwee Breaks Barriers for Others with Down Syndrome
wendy2019-02-08T07:01:28-07:00Meet the reality star, business owner, designer, and advocate who's smashing barriers for people with Down Syndrome.
January 2019
Watch the Trailer for A&E’s Documentary Special “Deaf Out Loud”
wendy2019-01-30T10:05:58-07:00Executive produced by Marlee Matlin and the team behind "Born This Way," this A&E documentary special follows three predominantly deaf families as they raise their children in a hearing world.
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Announces 2019 Dates
wendy2019-01-21T12:44:24-07:00Mark your calendars for the 2019 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, and join us to change the way the world defines and views disability.
Trevor Noah Calls for Inclusion of Performers with Disabilities
wendy2019-01-14T18:13:56-07:00Performers with disabilities have raised their voices to address the dearth of roles for disabled people in Hollywood.