Big Ideas in Culture
Disability is more visible than ever, and our most celebrated representatives are insisting on authentic portrayals, genuine athletic achievement and true political equity.
September 2019
August 2019
So You Want to Be an Actor
Here are three tips to help you take your acting to the next level, plus advice from the leading talent agent for actors with disabilities.
June 2019
Ali Stroker Makes History as First Wheelchair User to Win a Tony Award
Ali Stroker dedicated her Tony Award to all kids growing up with a disability or limitation.
May 2019
In the Media: An Authentic Voice in the Writers’ Room
Katherine Beattie, one of a small number of TV writers with disabilities, has been with the NCIS spin-off since it premiered.
March 2019
“Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” Now Streaming on Netflix
Walk. Ride. Rodeo., now streaming on Netflix, tells the story of wheelchair-using cowgirl Amberley Snyder.
Seize the Oar: The Joys of Adaptive Rowing
This growing sport may be just what you’ve been looking for.
January 2019
Actors with Disabilities Shine in ‘Teenage Dick,’ a Modern Take on Richard III
"Teenage Dick" is a darkly funny redo of Richard III, only with real disabled actors.
August 2018
Parenting from a Wheelchair: Explaining Disability to Our Kids
How we frame these conversations can have a lasting impact on how our children perceive disability.
June 2018
Rolling with Dad
A father’s broken leg provided a unique opportunity to spend time together as wheelchair users.
