All articles tagged with #disability awareness
Kathleen Thomas, born without her right hand, says a Florida traffic-stop video in which a deputy claimed she was using a phone with her right hand left her uncomfortable and highlighted how limb differences are perceived; the ticket was dismissed after review, and Thomas hopes the incident prompts better understanding and training on disability.
In Myrtle Beach, 12-year-old Isabella—who has autism and Williams syndrome—expresses herself through piano, a gift her mother says helps her communicate. Williams syndrome can involve cardiovascular issues, and after early pregnancy challenges and treatment at Boston Children's Hospital, Isabella is healthy and thriving, using music to share her voice.
The Hollywood Reporter analyzes backlash to SNL’s Tourette’s sketch and contrasts US commentary with UK efforts to improve public understanding of the condition, highlighting ongoing gaps in Tourette’s education and the debate over disability representation in comedy.
Sharon, mother of Dexter who has Tourette's and stars in I Swear, says the Baftas row in which a guest shouted a racial slur has renewed negativity about Tourette's, overshadowing the film’s three Bafta wins. The BBC apologized for not editing out the slur, and Dexter’s family stresses Tourette's is a disability people cannot help. The incident has sparked concern among campaigners about public understanding of the condition despite the film's positive reception.
Isabelle Tate, a young actress known for her role in '9-1-1: Nashville,' died at 23 due to a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which she had been diagnosed with at age 13. Her passing was sudden and shocking, and she was recognized for her resilience and recent return to acting.
Chandler Crews, a woman with achondroplasia who underwent limb-lengthening surgeries as a teen, shares her inspiring journey of transformation and advocacy to raise awareness about dwarfism and promote acceptance.