Lauren Ridloff, MCU's First Deaf Hero in 'Eternals,' on Her Superpower
Movies|How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness Became a Superpower in Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/movies/lauren-ridloff-eternals-deaf-hero.html Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Fall Preview How Lauren Ridloff’s Deafness…
Disabled and clinically vulnerable shut out from return of live music and theatre
Performers and audiences who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) are being shut out of the arts due to a lack of ongoing safety provisions, according to a number of people…
Man Disabled by Deformity and Loneliness is Transformed into Monster: The Story of Frankenstein's Creation
Kelley A Pasmanick presents her literary analysis of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Cinemas, autism and accessibility
As cinemas try to encourage visitors post-lockdown, it’s important they cater for movie-goers with autism, says Steve Scown Peter Bradshaw is quite right that many people still love the “democracy…
Nothing Got in the Way of These Paralympians
With the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, we’re remembering the lives of athletes with a variety of disabilities around the world who found freedom in their sports.
Disney Making Changes To Disability Access At Theme Parks
Big changes are coming once again to Disney’s system for providing accommodations to people with disabilities at its theme parks. The post Disney Making Changes To Disability Access At Theme…
Why Chuck Close's Paintings
The artist was a great one-hit wonder, twice, before a scandal set in. Will his paintings regain visibility? Our critic argues it is healthier for us to see them.
Chuck Close, Artist of Outsized Reality, Dies at 81
He found success with his large-scale Photorealist portraits, becoming one of the leading artists of his generation. Late in life he faced allegations of sexual harassment.
TV Comedy Starring Actress With Autism Canceled
A first-of-its-kind television show starring an actress with autism has come to an end. The post TV Comedy Starring Actress With Autism Canceled appeared first on Disability Scoop.
Thomas Quasthoff: ‘From birth, my mum felt guilty. I had to show her I made the best of my life’
Born disabled due to the effects of Thalidomide, the exuberant star rose to classical music’s pinnacle – then quit at the peak of his powers. Now he’s back – singing…