‘A Million Little Things’: Network TV Needs to Abandon the Tragedy Model of Disability
The portrayal of disability in primetime is all too rare — and ABC is doing a disservice by sticking to an offensive trope.
Disability in Television
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Star Daryl Mitchell Says Fans Don’t Believe He’s Disabled
Mitchell, who has acted in Hollywood since 1990, was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident in 2001.
‘Christmas Ever After’: Ali Stroker Hopes to Give Disabled Girls a Romantic Heroine
At long last, a disabled woman is portrayed as a character that is confident, ambitious, and desirable.
‘His Dark Materials’ Screenwriter Jack Thorne Fights to Give Disabled Talent Opportunities
“Look at Marlee Matlin,” he said. “One of the best actors I’ve seen onscreen and an Oscar winner. Has she had the career she deserves? I don’t think so. She should be one of these bankable, elite stars.”
‘Deaf U’ Review: Netflix’s Reality Show Is Relatable and Compelling
“Deaf U” entertains on its own merits, but also represents a serious step forward in representing deafness.
Norman Lear Talks About Creating the Disabled Narrative in Sitcoms
To him, it just made sense to include disabled characters to emphasize the world we lived in.
A Very Special Inspiration: When Disabled TV Characters Existed Only to Teach Empathy
The disability narrative as a concept of the Very Special Episode feels like it’s always been there. In truth, it never was.
Disability in Television: Who Was the First Disabled Person You Saw on Television?
To many a disabled television viewer, the only thing to identify with in these characters was the disability.
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