A First in Presidential Representation
Alan Toy has acted in dozens of films and TV shows, but playing FDR in NBC’s Annie Live! surpassed his wildest expectations.
Sony’s Subtitle Glasses Mean the Deaf Can Watch Movies in the Theater Too
By Adrian Covert 8/25/11 9:00PM Comments (46) If someone with a hearing disability wants to watch a film that isn’t already subtitled, they have very few options. But now, Sony…
AMC to Add Onscreen Captions at Some Locations
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Hallmark Movie To Feature Actor With Autism
Hallmark is putting autism front and center in its signature holiday movie lineup with a film starring an actor on the spectrum and an actress with well-known ties to the…
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…
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…
Broadway, Awaiting Crowds’ Return, Will Get More Wheelchair Access
Jujamcyn Theaters, which operates five theaters on Broadway, had been accused by federal prosecutors in Manhattan of violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.
In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him
Movies|In ‘Luca,’ a Character’s Disability Doesn’t Define Him https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/movies/luca-disability-representation.html #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none } Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story In ‘Luca,’…
Disabled critics need to be included in the film critic diversity campaign
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Meet The Manager Trying To Open Doors For People With Disabilities In Hollywood
After facing obstacles navigating the entertainment industry, a talent manager is leading a grassroots coalition that’s asking studios and others to include people with disabilities. The post Meet The Manager…