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Films, Radio, 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, TV: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfaceReference
Number		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Blurred Sidebands in Video Content: Causes and Accessibility ConcernsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0150952025/05/31
Film: We Are the Most Beautiful People | Adults With DisabilitiesZian Chavez, MA, ATRDW-A0148302024/07/07
Midwest Film Festival Rikki Lee Travolta in 'The Sleight'Life and TimesDW-A0145792023/10/252023/11/06
Bruno the Brake Car First Autistic Character in Thomas & Friends FranchiseEasterseals Southern CaliforniaDW-A0141812022/09/082023/10/09
The Magnificent Meyersons : Black Sand PicturesArgot PicturesDW-A0140032021/07/242023/10/09
Zoomtopia Production: Interact Center for the Visual and Performing ArtsInteract Center for the Visual and Performing Arts✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0139752021/06/022025/12/21
T11 Incomplete: An LGBTQI and Disability FilmAspire Productions Inc.DW-A0139502021/04/132023/09/22
Anthroposophic Medicine: The Art of Healing Short Film SeriesGoetheanum✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0139372021/03/242025/08/21
Hank and Emma Faye to Teach Children Sign Language, Inclusivity, and KindnessHank and Emma FayeDW-A0139242021/01/312023/10/09
'Making Sense' Film Stars People with Disabilities Representing Primary SensesMaking Sense FilmDW-A0139232021/01/312023/10/09
Free Online Training and Wellbeing Workshops for Deaf and Disabled Artists Affected by PandemicGraeaeDW-A0139202021/01/21
Autism ABCs and Fix it in Five: Free from The Brain Broad for April and BeyondTsara SheltonDW-A0138162020/04/092023/10/09
Harder Than You Think - Paralympic Games Documentary FilmCraig Spence, IPC Chief Marketing and Communications OfficerDW-A0137192019/08/262023/10/08
Take a Look at This Heart | Love and Sexuality in the Disabled CommunitySarah HessDW-A0135972018/12/232023/10/04
Director Olivier Bernier to Make Film About Inclusive Education Search for SonSkye RedmanDW-A0135582018/09/26
The After Party - I Am Not, 'Seizure Boy,' NetflixThomas C. WeissDW-A0135462018/09/112023/10/05
Australian Film Tells Story of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream EducationIan C. LangtreeDW-A0135452018/09/092024/03/29
Angels of Mercy Film Stars Quadriplegic Actor But Needs Your Helpwww.facebook.com/angelsxofxmercy/DW-A0124622018/04/072018/06/06
Actress Eileen Grubba Advocates for Inclusion from Hollywood to the BoardroomDisability SolutionsDW-A0133322018/03/24
Videocamp Launches $400,000 Fund and Challenges Filmmakers to Create Inclusive Education FilmSarah Jane RumfordDW-A0133262018/03/212021/08/09
Society's Child: A Film by Dylan RothbeinIan C. LangtreeDW-A0131512017/12/182024/03/29
Special Unit: Action Comedy Film Led By Cast of Actors with DisabilitiesSindy Thomas - Events That Rock PRDW-A0130442017/10/212018/04/30
First​ ​Blind​ ​Dates : Did​ ​Sparks​ ​Fly​ ​or​ ​Does​ ​Cupid​ ​Need​ ​to​ ​Work​ ​on​ ​His​ ​Archery​ ​Skills?Guide​ ​Dogs​ ​Association​ ​for​ ​the​ ​BlindDW-A0129912017/09/072020/03/26
I Have Friends In Heaven: Movie About Disability in HollywoodGiulio GargiulloDW-A0127092017/02/212019/11/10
Road Less Run Film to Inspire Greater Inclusivity of Disabilities in SportPaul Dean - Producer/DirectorDW-A0126802017/02/082018/04/30
Hollywood, Unapologetic! - My Experience Being Disabled In HollywoodOTK Media Group, Inc.DW-A0126182017/01/132018/04/30
TellMe TV: World's First Netflix-like Service for the Blind Debuts in US and CanadaZagga Entertainment Ltd.DW-A0125382016/12/05
Supported Decision Making Video Empowers Youth with Disability Leaving CareCREATE FoundationDW-A0123502016/09/04
BFI Funds Accessible Workshops for Deafblind FilmmakersSenseDW-A0123432016/08/282020/05/03
The Flying Stars: Amputee Soccer Team FilmThe Flying StarsDW-A0123372016/08/252020/05/03
Vietnam: Long Time Coming Film: Inclusive Bicycle RideWorld T.E.A.M. Sports✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0121872016/05/252025/12/06
Fix it in Five Season 2 by Lynette Louise - Autism ChannelDr. Lynette Louise, D.Sc., Ph.D. ABDDW-A0121102016/04/132024/04/26
How HR 3101 Advances Digital Accessibility for the DisabledIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0135432016/02/262025/05/31
The Healthspan Imperative - Short Video Narrated by Martha StewartAlliance for Aging ResearchDW-A0105432014/08/212018/04/30
Study Reveals Lack of Diversity in Hollywood Blockbuster MoviesLEE & LOW BOOKSDW-A0104812014/07/302021/06/15
Driven: From Wheelchair to Race CarIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0104082014/06/212025/03/25
Fantastic Frank Johnson Inspires Abled and DisabledIan C. LangtreeDW-A0102362014/04/182022/06/17
Accessible Radio Broadcasting Lets Blind and Visually Impaired Create Internet Radio StationsSuzanne RobitailleDW-A093272012/10/092021/07/16
The Undatables View On Disability360 DiversityDW-A089622012/04/082019/02/16
Touch Series on FOX TV - Child with Autism Predicts Future EventsD Plump ConsultingDW-A088342012/02/012014/06/21
Disability Access News Radio IrelandLife FM 93.1DW-A085402011/10/102024/03/29
Empowering Canadians Living with Disabilities - TACtv - The Accessible ChannelAccessible Media Inc.DW-A084522011/09/152016/06/12
Born Warriors - Opportunities for Persons with Disability in the Film IndustryBorn WarriorsDW-A082952011/08/05
NAD Files Disability Civil Rights Lawsuit Against NetflixNational Association of the DeafDW-A079932011/06/17
Grannies on Safari 3rd Season on PBSAARPDW-A076622011/05/15
Living with Schizophrenia Documentary FilmJanssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.DW-A076122011/05/092011/05/10
Disability Radio Extends its ReachAble RadioDW-A075792011/05/05
From Silence to Sound - Deaf Man Hears for First TimeBrooklyn Girl ProductionsDW-A072182011/03/162019/05/03
Amputees in Action Becomes ISO 9001:2008 CertifiedAmputees in ActionDW-A070982011/02/28
Jodie Foster Talks About Beaver Movie and DepressionNational Alliance on Mental IllnessDW-A068842011/02/092022/06/09
For Once In My Life PBS DocumentaryIan C. LangtreeDW-A067932011/02/012024/08/22
Top Movie Titles of 2010RedboxDW-A065302010/12/28
Watch Free Classic TV Shows OnlineMidCenturyTV.comDW-A064462010/12/16
Radio Series Highlights Women with Disabilities in ScienceWAMCDW-A059392010/10/22
Warrior Champions Film to be Shown at Suffolk Y JCCSuffolk Y JCCDW-A059122010/10/20
Suzanne Somers Gets Candid About Fighting AgingCinema Events, LLCDW-A058062010/10/12
New Abilities TV has Applied for Station Presence on DISH TVNew Abilities TVDW-A056782010/10/03
CVAA Ensures Digital Accessibility for Individuals with DisabilitiesAmerican Association of People With Disabilities✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A056142010/09/292025/05/31
America's Favorite TV Mom Becomes Dancing SensationRetirement Living TVDW-A055892010/09/28
BlogTalkRadio Series Examines Social Security Disability BenefitsMarkhoff & Mittman, PCDW-A053592010/09/14
New Reality Series 'Forever Young'TV LandDW-A048872010/08/132010/08/12
Online Claims That Oprah Hates Disabled PeopleIan C. LangtreeDW-A045662010/07/102024/03/29
The Disorganized Mind by Nancy RateyDig Coaching Practice LLCDW-A044922010/06/302019/05/20
Seniors Talk Show on Retirement Living TV with Lynn DoyleRetirement Living TVDW-A042882010/06/102019/11/09
Tips for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Online Talk ShowNew Way RADW-A039452010/05/17
Understanding Autism - Doctor Radio ReportsSIRIUS XM RadioDW-A036852010/04/232010/04/24
HDTV Set Top Boxes and Digital TV Broadcast InformationIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		DW-A0136812010/03/292025/06/02
Disabled World Live Online Radio Station ProposalDisabled World LiveDW-A031312010/02/012010/04/23
Radio Bug - Disability Internet RadioIan C. LangtreeDW-A016472009/05/212010/07/09
Ringler Radio Releases Latest Production to Disability CommunityRingler RadioDW-A010512009/03/102010/07/05

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