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Please ask NBC to renew the captivating drama,"The Irrational," about Dr. Alec Mercer, a behavioral scientist who uses his expertise to solve crimes. This show is one of few to ever authentically represent someone with a facial disfigurement. Such portrayals are crucial to eliminate stigma.
March 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
See this encouraging news from film director Aaron Schimberg about creating authentic media representation of disability/disfigurement! He values why individuals with genuine disabilities are best suited to portray disabled characters drawing from lived experience. awardswatch.com/a-different-...
AwardsWatch - ‘A Different Man’ Director Aaron Schimberg on Changing How Disability is Captured on Screen Through a Personal Lens
“All I can do is be true to my own experience and what I feel is ethical and right in the stories I want to undertake. It’s not up to me to correct the history of disability representation.” “He sh…
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January 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We all have a voice; thank you for using yours to share this reprehensible, alarming comment by Trump. You are correct; those of us with disabilities should be concerned and prepared to fight for our rights. time.com/7002003/dona...
November 22, 2024 at 7:55 PM