Films, Radio and TV: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Disability Media: Films, TV, Radio and Documentaries section on Disabled World (DW) offers a rich collection of articles and papers that delve into the portrayal of disability across various media platforms. This category encompasses news, reviews, and discussions about how disabilities are represented in films, television, radio, and documentaries. For example, it highlights the introduction of Bruno, the first autistic character in the "Thomas & Friends" franchise, voiced by an autistic actor, aiming to promote inclusivity and understanding among young audiences. Another featured work is "We Are the Most Beautiful People," a film that challenges societal norms by exploring themes of ableism, racism, and the distinctions between Disability Rights and Disability Justice. These articles provide insightful analyses and updates, serving as valuable resources for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and those interested in media representation and disability advocacy.

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Films, Radio and TV: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Blurred Sidebands in Video Content: Causes and Accessibility ConcernsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Paper, Essay2025/05/31
Film: We Are the Most Beautiful People | Adults With DisabilitiesZian Chavez, MA, ATRAnnouncement2024/07/07
Midwest Film Festival Rikki Lee Travolta in 'The Sleight'Life and TimesAnnouncement / Notification2023/10/252023/11/06
Bruno the Brake Car First Autistic Character in Thomas & Friends FranchiseEasterseals Southern CaliforniaAnnouncement / Notification2022/09/082023/10/09
The Magnificent Meyersons : Black Sand PicturesArgot PicturesAnnouncement / Notification2021/07/242023/10/09
Zoomtopia Production: Interact Center for the Visual and Performing ArtsInteract Center for the Visual and Performing ArtsEvent2021/06/022024/05/08
T11 Incomplete: An LGBTQI and Disability FilmAspire Productions Inc.Informative2021/04/132023/09/22
Anthroposophic Medicine: The Art of Healing Short Film SeriesGoetheanum✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2021/03/242025/08/21
Hank and Emma Faye to Teach Children Sign Language, Inclusivity, and KindnessHank and Emma FayeAnnouncement / Notification2021/01/312023/10/09
'Making Sense' Film Stars People with Disabilities Representing Primary SensesMaking Sense FilmAnnouncement / Notification2021/01/312023/10/09
Free Online Training and Wellbeing Workshops for Deaf and Disabled Artists Affected by PandemicGraeae2021/01/21
Autism ABCs and Fix it in Five: Free from The Brain Broad for April and BeyondTsara SheltonInstructive / Helpful2020/04/092023/10/09
Harder Than You Think - Paralympic Games Documentary FilmCraig Spence, IPC Chief Marketing and Communications OfficerAnnouncement / Notification2019/08/262023/10/08
Take a Look at This Heart | Love and Sexuality in the Disabled CommunitySarah HessAnnouncement / Notification2018/12/232023/10/04
Director Olivier Bernier to Make Film About Inclusive Education Search for SonSkye Redman2018/09/26
The After Party - I Am Not, 'Seizure Boy,' NetflixThomas C. WeissOpinion Piece / Editorial2018/09/112023/10/05
Australian Film Tells Story of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream EducationIan C. LangtreeInformative2018/09/092024/03/29
Angels of Mercy Film Stars Quadriplegic Actor But Needs Your Helpwww.facebook.com/angelsxofxmercy/2018/04/072018/06/06
Actress Eileen Grubba Advocates for Inclusion from Hollywood to the BoardroomDisability Solutions2018/03/24
Videocamp Launches $400,000 Fund and Challenges Filmmakers to Create Inclusive Education FilmSarah Jane Rumford2018/03/212021/08/09
Society's Child: A Film by Dylan RothbeinIan C. LangtreeInformative2017/12/182024/03/29
Special Unit: Action Comedy Film Led By Cast of Actors with DisabilitiesSindy Thomas - Events That Rock PR2017/10/212018/04/30
First​ ​Blind​ ​Dates : Did​ ​Sparks​ ​Fly​ ​or​ ​Does​ ​Cupid​ ​Need​ ​to​ ​Work​ ​on​ ​His​ ​Archery​ ​Skills?Guide​ ​Dogs​ ​Association​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Blind2017/09/072020/03/26
I Have Friends In Heaven: Movie About Disability in HollywoodGiulio Gargiullo2017/02/212019/11/10
Road Less Run Film to Inspire Greater Inclusivity of Disabilities in SportPaul Dean - Producer/Director2017/02/082018/04/30
Hollywood, Unapologetic! - My Experience Being Disabled In HollywoodOTK Media Group, Inc.2017/01/132018/04/30
TellMe TV: World's First Netflix-like Service for the Blind Debuts in US and CanadaZagga Entertainment Ltd.2016/12/05
Supported Decision Making Video Empowers Youth with Disability Leaving CareCREATE Foundation2016/09/04
BFI Funds Accessible Workshops for Deafblind FilmmakersSense2016/08/282020/05/03
The Flying Stars: Amputee Soccer Team FilmThe Flying Stars2016/08/252020/05/03
Vietnam: Long Time Coming Film Details World T.E.A.M. Sports 1998 Inclusive Bicycle RideWorld T.E.A.M. Sports2016/05/252016/06/10
Fix it in Five Season 2 by Lynette Louise - Autism ChannelDr. Lynette Louise, D.Sc., Ph.D. ABDAnnouncement2016/04/132024/04/26
How HR 3101 Advances Digital Accessibility for the DisabledIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2016/02/262025/05/31
The Healthspan Imperative - Short Video Narrated by Martha StewartAlliance for Aging Research2014/08/212018/04/30
Study Reveals Lack of Diversity in Hollywood Blockbuster MoviesLEE & LOW BOOKS2014/07/302021/06/15
Driven: From Wheelchair to Race CarIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2014/06/212025/03/25
Fantastic Frank Johnson Inspires Abled and DisabledIan C. Langtree2014/04/182022/06/17
Accessible Radio Broadcasting Lets Blind and Visually Impaired Create Internet Radio StationsSuzanne Robitaille2012/10/092021/07/16
The Undatables View On Disability360 Diversity2012/04/082019/02/16
Touch Series on FOX TV - Child with Autism Predicts Future EventsD Plump Consulting2012/02/012014/06/21
Disability Access News Radio IrelandLife FM 93.1Announcement, Notification2011/10/102024/03/29
Empowering Canadians Living with Disabilities - TACtv - The Accessible ChannelAccessible Media Inc.2011/09/152016/06/12
Born Warriors - Opportunities for Persons with Disability in the Film IndustryBorn Warriors2011/08/05
NAD Files Disability Civil Rights Lawsuit Against NetflixNational Association of the Deaf2011/06/17
Grannies on Safari 3rd Season on PBSAARP2011/05/15
Living with Schizophrenia Documentary FilmJanssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2011/05/092011/05/10
Disability Radio Extends its ReachAble Radio2011/05/05
From Silence to Sound - Deaf Man Hears for First TimeBrooklyn Girl Productions2011/03/162019/05/03
Amputees in Action Becomes ISO 9001:2008 CertifiedAmputees in Action2011/02/28
Jodie Foster Talks About Beaver Movie and DepressionNational Alliance on Mental Illness2011/02/092022/06/09
For Once In My Life PBS DocumentaryIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/02/012024/08/22
Top Movie Titles of 2010Redbox2010/12/28
Watch Free Classic TV Shows OnlineMidCenturyTV.com2010/12/16
Radio Series Highlights Women with Disabilities in ScienceWAMC2010/10/22
Warrior Champions Film to be Shown at Suffolk Y JCCSuffolk Y JCC2010/10/20
Suzanne Somers Gets Candid About Fighting AgingCinema Events, LLC2010/10/12
New Abilities TV has Applied for Station Presence on DISH TVNew Abilities TV2010/10/03
CVAA Ensures Digital Accessibility for Individuals with DisabilitiesAmerican Association of People With Disabilities✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Announcement2010/09/292025/05/31
America's Favorite TV Mom Becomes Dancing SensationRetirement Living TV2010/09/28
BlogTalkRadio Series Examines Social Security Disability BenefitsMarkhoff & Mittman, PC2010/09/14
New Reality Series 'Forever Young'TV Land2010/08/132010/08/12
Online Claims That Oprah Hates Disabled PeopleIan C. LangtreeOpinion Piece, Editorial2010/07/102024/03/29
The Disorganized Mind by Nancy RateyDig Coaching Practice LLC2010/06/302019/05/20
Seniors Talk Show on Retirement Living TV with Lynn DoyleRetirement Living TV2010/06/102019/11/09
Tips for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Online Talk ShowNew Way RA2010/05/17
Understanding Autism - Doctor Radio ReportsSIRIUS XM Radio2010/04/232010/04/24
HDTV Set Top Boxes and Digital TV Broadcast InformationIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2010/03/292025/06/02
Disabled World Live Online Radio Station ProposalDisabled World Live2010/02/012010/04/23
Radio Bug - Disability Internet RadioIan C. Langtree2009/05/212010/07/09
Ringler Radio Releases Latest Production to Disability CommunityRingler Radio2009/03/102010/07/05

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