‘CODA’ Is the Disability Representation We Need Olivia Moosey, DePaul University Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.… November 2, 2022
6 Challenges Faced by Wheelchair Users You Might Not Know About Laura Song, Biola University The experiences of wheelchair users are not always acknowledged on campus. Here are some things that are part of their day-to-day lives.… February 1, 2021
Great Big Story Brings 5 Years of Powerful Storytelling To a Close Aimi Wen, Duke University The YouTube channel connected people across the globe through narratives that promoted positive representation.… January 13, 2021
Sia Faces Scrutiny From Autistic Community For Upcoming Film ‘Music’ Katherine Bry, Washington University The musician cast a neurotypical actor to play an autistic character in her soon-to-be-released movie, a choice many are calling ableist.… December 7, 2020
4 Children’s Toys That Encourage Diversity and Inclusion Hannah Reynoso, University of Iowa Fleeting are the days when princesses were for girls and Nerf guns were for boys. … August 28, 2020
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
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
‘Ask an Autistic’ Brings Awareness and Acceptance to Autism Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University Amythest Schaber answers questions and busts myths about autism in their YouTube series.… September 23, 2019
Why Everyone Should Be Watching YouTuber Molly Burke Kristin Auld, St John’s University This visually-impaired YouTuber is offering up both awesome entertainment and some insight into her world.… September 23, 2019
What Hollywood Can Learn from Aerie’s Inclusive Ad Campaign Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin Casting directors need to stop hiring able-bodied actors to portray individuals with disabilities.… July 21, 2018