2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the passage of the landmark civil rights legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
From allies to active members of the LGBTQ+ community, meet some celebrities who have currently been working to further the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ people. Continue reading From Inclusion to COVID, Meet the These Hollywood Stars Doing the Most for the LGBTQ+ Community
By Monica Luhar and Sara Salam
CEOs with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, or dyslexia have an impact on society through their innovative, creative, and out-of-the-box thinking. They have also led the way for promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, while not letting their disabilities be the sole trait that defines their ability to lead. Continue reading CEOs That You Never Knew Had a Disability
By Sara Salam
The entertainment industry has made strides in prioritizing diversity. During the 2020 Academy Awards, actor Zack Gottsagen, who stars in The Peanut Butter Falcon, became the first actor who has Down syndrome to present an award during the show. But there is still work that needs to be done. Continue reading Changing the Landscape in Casting People with Disabilities
Shia LaBeouf joined the actor to present the best live-action short prize at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday. Continue reading ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Star Zack Gottsagen Takes Stage as First Oscar Presenter With Down Syndrome
The actor also thanked his wife and the people of Northern Ireland during his acceptance speech for best male actor in a drama series. Continue reading Peter Dinklage Thanks ‘Game of Thrones’ Co-Stars for SAG Award Win
Erin Feeney, 28, wants to have a career in fairy tales. And so far, she has already paved a path to one of the known entities of fairy tales — Disney. Feeney just saw her first script for Continue reading Woman With Cerebral Palsy Pens Script For Disney
The superstar spills the deets on her health, her 30-year career in the music industry and her brand-new business endeavor. Continue reading T-Boz Talks TLC’s Legacy, Touring with Chilli and Beating the Odds
The 12th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen Continue reading 12th Annual Boating & Beach Bash For People With Disabilities Welcomes Back Two National Singing Acts – X-Factor’s Rion Paige And Agt’s Kechi Okwuchi
By Brady Rhoades
Don’t be surprised if one day you see Tony Award-winning actress and singer Alyson “Ali” Stroker on the Big Screen, and don’t think twice if you’re smiling. Continue reading Ali Stroker: Staging an Encore
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