Fern Field: “Her Approach, a Winning Achievement”
wendy2019-04-07T18:53:17-07:00The MAA pioneer talks about her first foray into disability inclusion.
April 2019
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
Leading a Revolution in Disability Inclusion
wendy2019-03-23T19:05:52-07:00"15% of the global population – or 1 in 7 people – live with some form of disability. This community holds a disposable annual income of $8 trillion – an opportunity business cannot continue to afford to ignore."
TV Guide Interviews PWDs on How Hollywood Can Improve Disability Representation
wendy2019-03-09T19:47:47-07:00"We underestimate the power of role models. Just one great accurate representation can spark a thousand others."
Reflecting on the Disability Moments of 2018
wendy2019-03-01T10:10:29-07:00Here are the highs and lows, the wins and losses, and the good and bad that 2018 held for the disability rights movement and inclusion.
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.
Things People Living With Disabilities Wish You Knew
wendy2019-02-14T23:22:44-07:00"Many of us have embraced our disabilities."
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.