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A screenshot from CODA shows a young girl smiling while leaning out of the window of a black truck

‘CODA’ Is the Disability Representation We Need

Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.…

November 2, 2022

An illustration of three people with different disabilities.

When It Comes to Video Games, E Should Be for Everyone, Not Just People Without Disabilities

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Video games are supposed to be fun for all, so why are people with disabilities not being considered?…

May 4, 2022

In an article about community captions, a photo of the YouTube home screen on a laptop

YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.…

August 17, 2020

In an article about voice tweets and the Deaf community, a hand holding a phone with Twitter on it

Twitter Introduced Voice Tweets, but They Are Inaccessible to Deaf People

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Twitter's new feature can't be used by the hard of hearing community, bringing attention to other technology that excludes people with disabilities.…

July 6, 2020

In article about Autism Speaks, the rainbow infinity symbol, which stands for the diversity of the autism spectrum

Autism Speaks Does Not Speak for Autistic People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The organization treats autistic people as 'problems' to be fixed instead of actually listening to their voices.…

May 22, 2020

Learning the piano or other instruments can be beneficial to those with disabilities.

How Learning an Instrument Helps People With Disabilities

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Everything from just making sounds to the actual process of practicing can be life-changing.…

April 30, 2020

Illustration of female influencers with disabilities

6 Female Influencers With Disabilities That You Should Be Following

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

These women are making the world a more inclusive and accessible place, one post at a time.…

March 18, 2020

BEAT Global Redefines Kids’ Disabilities

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

How this nonprofit organization uses beatboxing to help kids create music and practice speech therapy…

September 12, 2019

Successful Entrepreneurs Living With a Disability You Should Know About

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

When you hear determined, these four people fit the category perfectly.…

July 28, 2019

Disability Representation in the Media: What Does Netflix Get Wrong?

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Baby steps are better than no steps at all, but shows like 'Atypical' and 'Special' still have their flaws.…

April 7, 2019

Lyndcee Barragato Builds Friendships with Her ‘Just Like Me’ Foundation

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The senior wants to provide special needs students with a sense of community and belonging with her nonprofit.…

April 20, 2018

3 Disabled YouTubers You Should Be Watching

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

These people make talking about their disabilities seriously entertaining.…

September 14, 2017

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