By Ashley Harrell,
On an unseasonably cold December afternoon in Southern California, most Angelenos have retreated to their homes. Continue reading California man scales Machu Picchu in off-roading wheelchair
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Bob Saget channeled his grief into helping others and now some of his famous friends are doing the same in the wake of his death. Continue reading Bob Saget: How a family tragedy turned him into an activist
By Lin Lixin, Shine
At the end of 2021, two videos evaluating the worst and best experiences of barrier-free facilities in Shanghai received a lot of attention on the video-sharing platform Bilibili. Continue reading Changing attitudes toward disability, one vlog at a time
By Jenny Powers, Insider
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with talent agent Laura Johnson. It has been edited for length and clarity. Continue reading I run a talent agency for models and actors with disabilities and visible differences. We’ve cast for Disney and Gucci — our clients’ success is the best part of my job.
By Selome Hailu, Variety
Series 19 of British dance competition series “Strictly Come Dancing” has its winner. Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis became the first deaf contestant ever to be crowned the series’ winner on Saturday night. Continue reading Rose Ayling-Ellis Wins ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ Becoming Series’ First Deaf Champion
By Regina F. Graham, Refinery 29
One in four adults in the U.S. are living with a disability, but you wouldn’t know it given the lack of representation in the workforce, Hollywood, and media coverage. Continue reading I’m A Black, Disabled Actor. This Is How I’m Making My Place In Hollywood.
By Kerry Justich, Yahoo! Life
Abigail Heringer made history with her appearance on Season 25 of The Bachelor as the franchise’s first deaf contestant. Now, the 26-year-old is reflecting on her experience and sharing gratitude for how Bachelor Nation welcomed her. Continue reading First deaf ‘Bachelor’ contestant, Abigail Heringer, celebrates her disability with photo of cochlear implant
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When Ryan O’Connell created his Netflix series Special, he knew it was good. But he didn’t imagine the comedy would earn four Emmy nominations, including best comedy, in its first season. “I always believed in the show,” said O’Connell. “But having that validated is sort of incredible.” Continue reading How actors with disabilities are changing the narrative in Hollywood
By Glenn Garner, People
Christina Applegate is kicking off a new chapter after revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis earlier this year. Continue reading Christina Applegate Marks 50th Birthday After MS Diagnosis: ‘May We Find That Strength’
By Jude Terror, Bleeding Cool
Batgirls launches from DC Comics in December, a new series by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Jorge Corona starring, as the title implies, Stephanie Brown, Cassandra Cain, and Barbara Gordon. Cloonan and Conrad did a promotional interview for DC’s website last weekend where they debuted plans to have Barbara begin using a cane and a wheelchair again. Continue reading Barbara Gordon Will Use a Wheelchair Again Sometimes in Batgirls
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