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Author Keah Brown Brilliantly Champions Intersectional Disability Representation
"Disability is the lens through which I see the world, even though it's not always the subject of my world."
Haben Girma Shares Her New Memoir and Message of Empowerment on “Today”
"Over time, I started to realize I need to advocate. Otherwise, these barriers are not going to change."
How To Be A Disability Ally
Want to know how to be a better ally to people with disabilities? Here's how.
“Special” Is Now Emmy-Nominated For Outstanding Short Form Series
The Netflix comedy received its first Emmy nomination on Tuesday.
In Landmark Move, CBS Pledges To Audition Actors With Disabilities
"We recognize that disability is central to diversity, that the disability community comprises the largest minority in our nation."
Marlee Matlin Undertakes Her Next Starring Role, In Front of and Behind the Camera
"I've always said that I wanted to see more deaf and hard-of-hearing people get jobs in the entertainment industry as writers, actors and producers."
2020 Campaign Websites Need Accessibility
"None of the 2020 presidential candidates' websites are fully accessible to disabled voters."
Millicent Simmonds Talks Disability Representation In Greenwich Film Festival Panel
“It is really society’s obligation, and not those with disabilities."