The Guardian view on CBeebies: cherish this British success | Editorial
The BBC has a proud track record of imaginative and inclusive children’s broadcasting. Long may it last Britain has a long and grand tradition of children’s storytelling and, ever since…
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…
‘A brilliant role model’: CBeebies hires first presenter with Down’s syndrome
20-year-old actor George Webster says he is ‘so proud’ to be joining the BBC channel, having previously made a video on the misconceptions around the genetic condition The BBC’s preschool…
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…
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…
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.
Study Shows More Disability Stories Onscreen, but Few Disabled Actors
The study published Wednesday also showed that television is far behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities.
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,’…