Disability Media: Films, TV, Radio and Documentaries Document List

Films, Radio and TV Publications - (70 Articles)

• Bruno the Brake Car First Autistic Character in Thomas & Friends Franchise

  Voiced by an autistic actor, Bruno is the first autistic character in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go developed in collaboration with respected writers and figures with autism.
  Author: Easterseals Southern California
  Publish Date: 2022-09-08

• The Magnificent Meyersons : Black Sand Pictures

  The Magnificent Meyersons, one ordinary new york city family on an extraordinary day that will change everyone’s life forever, starring Kate Mulgrew, Richard Kind, Shoshannah Stern, Neal Huff, Daniel Eric Gold and Lauren Ridloff.
  Author: Argot Pictures
  Publish Date: 2021-07-24 - Updated: 2021-08-23

• Zoomtopia by Interact Theater

  An Interact original production presents Zoomtopia in the comfort of your favorite Virtual Space.
  Author: Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
  Publish Date: 2021-06-02

• T11 Incomplete: An LGBTQI and Disability Film

  T11 Incomplete is not only an LGTBQI love story at its core, but also highlights the disabled community through authentic casting and employing disabled crew.
  Author: Aspire Productions Inc.
  Publish Date: 2021-04-13

• Anthroposophic Medicine: The Art of Healing Short Film Series

  Rooted in the relationship series of short films on The Art of Healing gives insight into Anthroposophic Medicine.
  Author: Goetheanum
  Publish Date: 2021-03-24

• Hank and Emma Faye to Teach Children Sign Language, Inclusivity, and Kindness

  Deaf host debuts a new video series, Hank and Emma Faye, on KLRN PBS to teach children sign language, inclusivity, and kindness.
  Author: Hank and Emma Faye
  Publish Date: 2021-01-31

• 'Making Sense' Film Stars People with Disabilities Representing Primary Senses

  Independent feature film Making Sense starring people with disabilities representing five primary senses to premiere at Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival.
  Author: Making Sense Film
  Publish Date: 2021-01-31 - Updated: 2021-02-09

• Free Online Training and Wellbeing Workshops for Deaf and Disabled Artists Affected by Pandemic

  Disabled led theatre company Graeae announces Beyond: Develop FREE online wellbeing and Creative Professional Development workshops for Deaf and disabled artists affected by the COVID-19.
  Author: Graeae
  Publish Date: 2021-01-21

• Autism ABCs and Fix it in Five: Free from The Brain Broad for April and Beyond

  Dr. Lynette Louise releases season one (Uganda) of her international autism docu-series Fix it in Five with Lynette Louise aka The Brain Broad, free for viewing on YouTube.
  Author: Tsara Shelton
  Publish Date: 2020-04-09 - Updated: 2021-05-16

• Harder Than You Think - Paralympic Games Documentary Film

  Producers John Battsek and Greg Nugent of HTYT Films producing ground-breaking new feature documentary titled 'Harder Than You Think', which charts the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games.
  Author: Craig Spence, IPC Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
  Publish Date: 2019-08-26

• Take a Look at This Heart | Love and Sexuality in the Disabled Community

  New documentary film Take a Look at This Heart by director Ben Duffy explores the romantic lives of extraordinary people with disabilities.
  Author: Sarah Hess
  Publish Date: 2018-12-23 - Updated: 2020-04-12

• Director Olivier Bernier to Make Film About Inclusive Education Search for Son

  US director Olivier Bernier awarded $400,000 to make film about personal search for son's inclusive education, Bernier's film was selected from over 150 entries from around the world for the Videocamp Film Fund 2018.
  Author: Skye Redman
  Publish Date: 2018-09-26

• I Am Not, 'Seizure Boy,' Netflix

  Netflix clearly has no respect whatsoever for veterans with epilepsy, or the millions of people who have epilepsy in America.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2018-09-11

• Australian Film Telling Story of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream Education

  All Means All will tell story of Australian disabled people including, child with the most disabilities ever in mainstream education, in inspiring documentary on inclusivity.
  Author: Skye Redman
  Publish Date: 2018-09-09

• Angels of Mercy Film Stars Quadriplegic Actor But Needs Your Help

  Angels of Mercy film is designed for empowerment within the disabled community and to promote awareness of biases toward the disabled community often portrayed in the media.
  Author: www.facebook.com/angelsxofxmercy/
  Publish Date: 2018-04-07 - Updated: 2018-06-06

• Actress Eileen Grubba Advocates for Inclusion from Hollywood to the Boardroom

  Eileen Grubba joins forces with Disability Solutions to make the inclusion movement not about charity, but about hiring outstanding talent who happen to have a disability.
  Author: Disability Solutions
  Publish Date: 2018-03-24

• Videocamp Launches $400,000 Fund and Challenges Filmmakers to Create Inclusive Education Film

  At the UN on World Down Syndrome day, Videocamp launched the worlds largest social impact film fund of its kind and called on filmmakers to create a film with the theme of inclusive education.
  Author: Sarah Jane Rumford
  Publish Date: 2018-03-21 - Updated: 2021-08-09

• Dylan Rothbein Announces Crowdfunding Campaign for Society's Child

  Filmmaker, musician, performer and disability activist Dylan Rothbein announces fundraising campaign for groundbreaking new feature film on neurodiversity.
  Author: Angela Mitchell
  Publish Date: 2017-12-18 - Updated: 2020-04-07

• Special Unit: Action Comedy Film Led By Cast of Actors with Disabilities

  Christopher Titus and Combustion Films release Special Unit an action and comedy film led by a cast of groundbreaking actors with disabilities.
  Author: Sindy Thomas - Events That Rock PR
  Publish Date: 2017-10-21 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• First​ ​Blind​ ​Dates : Did​ ​Sparks​ ​Fly​ ​or​ ​Does​ ​Cupid​ ​Need​ ​to​ ​Work​ ​on​ ​His​ ​Archery​ ​Skills?

  Guide​ ​dog​ ​owners​ ​date​ ​strangers​ ​and reveal​ ​challenges​ ​of​ ​living​ ​with​ ​sight​ ​loss​ ​and​ ​the​ difference​ ​​guide​ ​dog​s ​have​ ​made to​ ​their​ ​lives.
  Author: Guide​ ​Dogs​ ​Association​ ​for​ ​the​ ​Blind
  Publish Date: 2017-09-07 - Updated: 2020-03-26

• I Have Friends In Heaven: Movie About Disability in Hollywood

  I have friends in heaven movie will be screened at the Chinese Theatre of Los Angeles (Hollywood), on the occasion of the 12th Los Angeles Italia - The Italian Film Fest.
  Author: Giulio Gargiullo
  Publish Date: 2017-02-21 - Updated: 2019-11-10

• Road Less Run Film to Inspire Greater Inclusivity of Disabilities in Sport

  Prague based filmmakers launch unique documentary crowdfunding campaign aiming to inspire greater inclusivity of disabilities in sport.
  Author: Paul Dean - Producer/Director
  Publish Date: 2017-02-08 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• Hollywood, Unapologetic! - My Experience Being Disabled In Hollywood

  OTK Media Group, Inc. produced Hollywood, Unapologetic! - My Experience Being Disabled in Hollywood Episode, as part of the new Hollywood generation movement.
  Author: OTK Media Group, Inc.
  Publish Date: 2017-01-13 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• TellMe TV: World's First Netflix-like Service for the Blind Debuts in US and Canada

  TellMe TV fully described video on-demand service delivers unprecedented selection of rich entertainment experiences to US and Canadian blind and vision-loss community.
  Author: Zagga Entertainment Ltd.
  Publish Date: 2016-12-05

• Supported Decision Making Video Empowers Youth with Disability Leaving Care

  Voice Your Choice video is designed for anyone caring for, supporting or working with a young person with a disability in out-of-home care or preparing to leave care.
  Author: CREATE Foundation
  Publish Date: 2016-09-04

• BFI Funds Accessible Workshops for Deafblind Filmmakers

  Deafblind charity awarded £31,000 by British Film Institute to enable deafblind people to take part in accessible filmmaking workshops.
  Author: Sense
  Publish Date: 2016-08-28 - Updated: 2020-05-03

• The Flying Stars: Amputee Soccer Team Film

  Team captain Bornor and midfielder Census are amputees who play organized soccer in Sierra Leone to cope with the horrors of war they suffered a decade ago.
  Author: The Flying Stars
  Publish Date: 2016-08-25 - Updated: 2020-05-03

• Vietnam: Long Time Coming Film Details World T.E.A.M. Sports 1998 Inclusive Bicycle Ride

  Film documents inclusive 1,250 mile bicycle expedition from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City that brought together 70 disabled veterans from the U.S. and Vietnam with 20 able-bodied coaches.
  Author: World T.E.A.M. Sports
  Publish Date: 2016-05-25 - Updated: 2016-06-10

• Fix it in Five Season 2 by Lynette Louise - Autism Channel

  Season Two compares Applied Behavior Analysis vs Child Centered Learning and reveals how common approach is complicit in creating violence that is blamed on autism.
  Author: Lynette Louise aka THE BRAIN BROAD
  Publish Date: 2016-04-13 - Updated: 2021-05-16

• HR 3101: 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

  Information and updates on US HR 3101 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act for persons with disability.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2016-02-26 - Updated: 2018-09-07

• The Healthspan Imperative - Short Video Narrated by Martha Stewart

  The Healthspan Imperative is a short film narrated by Martha Stewart looking at challenges of aging American population and the quest to increase our healthspan.
  Author: Alliance for Aging Research
  Publish Date: 2014-08-21 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• Study Reveals Lack of Diversity in Hollywood Blockbuster Movies

  Study illuminates dramatic lack of diversity in top grossing Hollywood blockbusters in science fiction and fantasy genres.
  Author: LEE & LOW BOOKS
  Publish Date: 2014-07-30 - Updated: 2021-06-15

• Driven: From Wheelchair to Race Car DVD Movie

  Driven: From Wheelchair to Race Car shares the collaboration of Mike Bauer and Dr. Falci as they develop new technologies to put paraplegic and quadriplegics back on the track.
  Author: Paralyzed Adaptive Sports Documentary Outreach
  Publish Date: 2014-06-21 - Updated: 2021-01-26

• Fantastic Frank Johnson Inspires Abled and Disabled

  Fantastic Frank Johnson is the author of the book From Flawed to Fantastic, which inspires others to overcome challenges and transform their lives.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2014-04-18 - Updated: 2022-06-17

• Accessible Radio Broadcasting Lets Blind and Visually Impaired Create Internet Radio Stations

  SAM Vibe has an easy and fully accessible interface to allow broadcasters with or without vision to create their own commercial-quality radio stations right from their PCs.
  Author: Suzanne Robitaille
  Publish Date: 2012-10-09 - Updated: 2021-07-16

• The Undatables View On Disability

  The Undatables follows 8 adults with conditions ranging from Aspergers and Tourettes to facial disfigurements and brittle bone disease.
  Author: 360 Diversity
  Publish Date: 2012-04-08 - Updated: 2019-02-16

• Touch Series on FOX TV - Child with Autism Predicts Future Events

  The Touch TV show centers on a father who discovers his autistic mute son can predict events before they happen.
  Author: D Plump Consulting
  Publish Date: 2012-02-01 - Updated: 2014-06-21

• Disability Access News Radio Ireland

  Disability Access News on Corks Life Fm 93.1 radio focuses on disabilities twice daily every Tuesday and Thursday at 3.30pm and 8pm.
  Author: Disability Access News
  Publish Date: 2011-10-10

• Empowering Canadians Living with Disabilities - TACtv - The Accessible Channel

  Accessible Media TACtv The Accessible Channel fall line-up provides informative programming targeted to people living with disabilities.
  Author: Accessible Media Inc.
  Publish Date: 2011-09-15 - Updated: 2016-06-12

• Born Warriors - Opportunities for Persons with Disability in the Film Industry

  Born Warriors organization provides exciting opportunities for disabled teens and young adults that are interested in participating in the film industry.
  Author: Born Warriors
  Publish Date: 2011-08-05

• NAD Files Disability Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Netflix

  The National Association of the Deaf announces the filing of a major federal lawsuit against Netflix in US District Court District of Massachusetts.
  Author: National Association of the Deaf
  Publish Date: 2011-06-17

• Grannies on Safari 3rd Season on PBS

  Travel adventures of two women who reinvented themselves in their 60s to live their dream as hosts of their own travel show.
  Author: AARP
  Publish Date: 2011-05-15

• Living with Schizophrenia Documentary Film

  Documentary film tells the story of three people who are living meaningful lives with schizophrenia.
  Author: Janssen, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  Publish Date: 2011-05-09 - Updated: 2011-05-10

• Disability Radio Extends its Reach

  Disability based organizations are being offered a unique opportunity to engage with a national radio station.
  Author: Able Radio
  Publish Date: 2011-05-05

• From Silence to Sound - Deaf Man Hears for First Time

  A deaf man takes a chance on a risky surgery in hopes of hearing for the first time in his life.
  Author: Brooklyn Girl Productions
  Publish Date: 2011-03-16 - Updated: 2019-05-03

• Amputees in Action Becomes ISO 9001:2008 Certified

  Amputees in Action is a specialist agency that supplies amputee actors for medical training and film productions.
  Author: Amputees in Action
  Publish Date: 2011-02-28

• Jodie Foster Talks About Beaver Movie and Depression

  Exclusive cover story interview with actress Jodie Foster about depression and her movie The Beaver.
  Author: National Alliance on Mental Illness
  Publish Date: 2011-02-09 - Updated: 2022-06-09

• For Once In My Life - PBS

  Inspiring documentary showcases a unique band with disabilities and their journey to show the world the greatness within them.
  Author: Goodwill Industries International
  Publish Date: 2011-02-01

• Top Movie Titles of 2010

  The years top dvd movie rental titles listed by category based on video rentals occurring in 2010.
  Author: Redbox
  Publish Date: 2010-12-28

• Watch Free Classic TV Shows Online

  New directory to connect viewers to The Internet Archive classic TV collection of digital media online.
  Author: MidCenturyTV.com
  Publish Date: 2010-12-16

• Watch Free Online TV Programs

  ARGYLEtv.com is an online Internet TV provider website where people can watch free Internet television programs.
  Author: ARGYLEtv.com
  Publish Date: 2010-11-17

• Radio Series Highlights Women with Disabilities in Science

  Series includes stories that describe programs and tools for supporting students with disabilities in their pursuit of STEM careers.
  Author: WAMC
  Publish Date: 2010-10-22

• Warrior Champions Film to be Shown at Suffolk Y JCC

  WARRIOR CHAMPIONS an inspiring story of severely wounded American soldiers who after losing limbs and suffering paralysis in Iraq fight to compete in the Beijing Paralympic Games.
  Author: Suffolk Y JCC
  Publish Date: 2010-10-20

• Suzanne Somers Gets Candid About Fighting Aging

  Suzanne Somers brings her BREAKTHROUGH tour on aging and wellness to American cinema audience.
  Author: Cinema Events, LLC
  Publish Date: 2010-10-12

• New Abilities TV has Applied for Station Presence on DISH TV

  New Abilities TV a subsidiary of Peoples Network, Inc. has applied for Station Presence on DISH TV.
  Author: New Abilities TV
  Publish Date: 2010-10-03

• 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Legislation Passes

  AAPD Applauds U.S. Congress for Passing New Accessibility Law for People with Disabilities.
  Author: American Association of People With Disabilities
  Publish Date: 2010-09-29 - Updated: 2018-09-06

• America's Favorite TV Mom Becomes Dancing Sensation

  The Florence Henderson Show captures and relives some of Florences most memorable moments.
  Author: Retirement Living TV
  Publish Date: 2010-09-28

• BlogTalkRadio Series Examines Social Security Disability Benefits

  Live Disability Webcasts on BlogTalkRadio to educate the public on the complexities of obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits.
  Author: Markhoff & Mittman, PC
  Publish Date: 2010-09-14

• New Reality Series 'Forever Young'

  TV Land New Reality Series Forever Young from Katalyst and 3 Ball Productions.
  Author: TV Land
  Publish Date: 2010-08-13 - Updated: 2010-08-12

• Live Autism Awareness Show in Chicago - Little City TV

  TV show answers questions and shares personal stories with individuals living with autism.
  Author: Little City Foundation
  Publish Date: 2010-07-21

• Online Claims that Oprah Hates Disabled People

  Alleged rigged votes for Your OWN Show contestants resulting in Oprah hates disabled people blog posts circulating the Internet.
  Author: William Sykes
  Publish Date: 2010-07-10 - Updated: 2019-05-03

• The Disorganized Mind by Nancy Ratey

  DIG Coaching Practice presents Attention Talk Radio with host and attention coach Jeff Copper.
  Author: Dig Coaching Practice LLC
  Publish Date: 2010-06-30 - Updated: 2019-05-20

• Seniors Talk Show on Retirement Living TV with Lynn Doyle

  RLTV Introduces a fast-paced, hard-hitting primetime talk show It is Your Call with Lynn Doyle Tackles the issues most important to adults 55+.
  Author: Retirement Living TV
  Publish Date: 2010-06-10 - Updated: 2019-11-09

• The Beacon Show - Talk Radio by The Chicago Lighthouse's CRIS Radio - Disability Radio

  Broadcasting on a new station and time CRIS features programming specific to veterans senior citizens and people who are disabled.
  Author: The Chicago Lighthouse
  Publish Date: 2010-06-04

• Tips for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis - Online Talk Show

  New Way RA focuses on practical tips and advice for daily living with rheumatoid arthritis.
  Author: New Way RA
  Publish Date: 2010-05-17

• Understanding Autism - Doctor Radio Reports

  Doctor Radio brings together doctors experts and parents to explore autism spectrum disorders from medical social and practical perspectives.
  Author: SIRIUS XM Radio
  Publish Date: 2010-04-23 - Updated: 2010-04-24

• HDTV Set Top Boxes and Digital TV Broadcast Information

  A look at what is required for receiving digital TV transmissions and HDTV including cheap set top box options for existing televisions.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-03-29 - Updated: 2019-03-29

• Disabled World Live Online Radio Station Proposal

  Disabled World is seeking interested persons for creating Disabled World Live an online radio station broadcasting live disability news and current affairs.
  Author: Disabled World Live
  Publish Date: 2010-02-01 - Updated: 2010-04-23

• Radio Bug - Disability Internet Radio

  Radio Bug presents music resources and subjects of interest to persons with disabilities and non-disabled persons through Internet broadcasting.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-05-21 - Updated: 2010-07-09

• Ringler Radio Releases Latest Production to Disability Community

  Ringler Radio has released its latest production - People with Disabilities under the Obama Administration announced company President and CEO Robert J. Blattenberg.
  Author: Ringler Radio
  Publish Date: 2009-03-10 - Updated: 2010-07-05