Disability Arts and Entertainment
Disability arts can include films depicting people with disabilities, TV shows whose actors actually have disabilities (as opposed to simply playing characters who have them), world-class musicians with disabilities, books about disability, and fine arts such as painting that depicts a disability theme or is created by an artist with a disability. Discover more about creative expression in disability entertainment, regardless of ability.
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Audiences are falling for “Glee,” a Fox comedy that shows a character with a disability, Artie. But some in the disability community are frustrated that Artie isn’t played by an actual wheelchair user.
Controversy surrounding stage and film characters with disabilities is nothing new. Hollywood portrayals of people with disabilities all too often stand out as clichéd, symbolic, or token representations designed to entertain the masses.
Those of you traveling to Oregon are in for a treat. Not only are The Oregon Shakespeare Festival facilities and productions now accessible to all, but one powerful deaf actor, Howie Seago, will take the stage and use ASL to deliver his lines.
Deaf Actor Howie Seago Takes Stage at the Highly-Accessible Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Legendary journalist, news veteran and 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace didn’t always want to talk about depression or deal with the stigma of his depression, but now he is encouraging others to open up.
Mike Wallace Encourages Others with Depression to Hang In There
Articles
Morgan’s Wonderland Theme Park for Special Needs Activities
Discover Morgan’s Wonderland, a theme park full of special-needs activities for children with disabilities and their families to enjoy. The San Antonio amusement park is getting rave reviews from visitors of all ages.
Tiffiny Carlson Fashion Reviews
Women want to look fierce, and we demand fashion that flatters our bodies whether we‘re standing up or sitting pretty. Tiffiny Carlson, a C6 quadriplegic with 17 years experience shopping for her seated body, shares her picks from one of her favorite clothing sites, ModCloth.com.
100 Things Every College Student with a Disability Ought to Know
This little book packs a big punch for students with disabilities wondering how to navigate the college environment and come out on top. Practical advice from their peers answers questions from arriving on campus to classroom success strategies.
Spinal Injury Means Phil Collins Can’t Play Drums
Phil Collins of Genesis fame has been described as “cheesy but talented” and “one of the best drummers alive.” That’s why fans worldwide were heartbroken when Collins broke the news that he’ll no longer be banging away at a drum kit due to a spinal cord injury.
Richard Dreyfuss Navigates the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, dogged Richard Dreyfus for years before he began taking Lithium and turned his life around. Read about his highs and lows with the disease.
In Ghana, a Painter with a Disability Sinks His Teeth into Art
Polio in infancy left this African painter without the use of his arms or legs, but his passion for art grew over time. In spite of many obstacles, he paints hundreds of pictures a year with his mouth.
Brittle bone disease put Simon Illa in a wheelchair, but it didn't affect his brilliant career as an East Coast music producer. Read how he overcame the odds to be nominated for an Emmy.
Book Review: Muscular Dystrophy: The Facts
Muscular dystrophy is explained in this comprehensive, compassionate book that covers the range of dystrophies, their treatment, therapy and more.