disability representation

In an article about Helen Keller, a framed photograph of Keller sits on a desk. In the photo, Keller has her eyes closed, and is looking down solemnly.

Helen Keller’s ‘The World I Live In’ is an Eye-Closing Read

How the deaf-blind genius does what no other writer could.…

August 17, 2023

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 article on diversity shows the little mermaid in dark relief against a colorful sunset

Diversity Advanced With Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

Despite its abundance of princess movies, Disney has had very little representation up until recently. 'The Little Mermaid' will help to change this problem.…

October 6, 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

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

In article about disabled college students returning to campus, an image of an accessibility sign

COVID-19 Poses New Challenges for Disabled College Students

Tamara Kamis, Cornell University

Depending on their access needs, they have both benefitted and struggled because of the rise of virtual life in the time of the coronavirus.…

August 24, 2020

In an article about the OwnVoices Movement, a man outside reading a book

OwnVoices Reviewers on Goodreads Call For Authenticity in Minority Representation

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

People who share protagonists' identities shouldn't only author books. Their feedback can vastly improve how books represent marginalized groups.…

August 5, 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

6 Autistic Influencers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

April is Autism Awareness Month, but these Instagram accounts are educating people about autism all year round.…

April 29, 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

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' and an actress on the spectrum, she's eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.…

March 8, 2020