The New York Times – Film:
A young man with quadriplegia and his helper monkey pair up in this overstuffed feel-good drama.
Category: Disabilities
-
Embarrassing, Uncomfortable and Risky: What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs
The New York Times – Travel:
To better understand the obstacles faced by wheelchair users, The Times sent a reporter and a photographer to document one man’s plane trip. Here’s what they saw.
-
Beyoncé Will Change Lyrics After Criticism Over ‘Ableist Language’
The New York Times – Music:
The pop star’s decision to replace two words in her song “Heated” follows Lizzo’s removal of the same term, which has been used as a slur against disabled people, from her track “Grrrls.”
-
Ford and Mellon Foundations Announce 2022 Disability Futures Fellows
The New York Times – Music:
A Broadway actress, documentary filmmaker and DC comic artist are among this year’s recipients. They were selected by fellow disabled artists from a pool of about 60 nominees.
-
Study Shows Disability Representation Onscreen Is Increasing, but Still Falls Short
The New York Times – Film:
The study published Tuesday also showed that television continues to lag behind film when it comes to representation of characters with disabilities.
-
Lizzo Changes “Grrrls” Lyric After Outcry
The New York Times – Music:
The song “Grrrls” was released Friday and updated Monday to remove a derogatory term for people with disabilities, which she said she did not use with an intent to offend.
-
Redefining Inclusion for Disabilities That Can Be Harder to See
The New York Times – Travel:
A growing movement among museums, zoos and other attractions aims to expand the idea of accessibility to accommodate people with sensory-processing issues.
-
Redefining Inclusion for Disabilities That Can Be Harder to See
The New York Times – Travel:
A growing movement among museums, zoos and other attractions aims to expand the idea of accessibility to accommodate people with sensory-processing issues.