Arts & Entertainment

Broadway Adds More Autism-Friendly Shows

After a successful pilot performance last fall, two more sensory-friendly Broadway shows are planned for this year.

HBO To Air New Film Tackling Disability Caregiving

A new documentary chronicling one woman’s experience as she assumes care of her sister with an intellectual disability is set to premiere on HBO later this month.

New Postage To Spotlight Artists With Autism

The work of eight artists with autism from around the world will be emblazoned on a series of postage stamps launching in April in honor of World Autism Awareness Day.

Children’s Books Honored For Inclusive Storylines

Four children’s books will be recognized this week for authentically portraying characters with developmental disabilities.

Redbox Sued Over Disability Access At Kiosks

Movie rental giant Redbox is under fire from disability advocates who say the popular kiosks are not fully accessible.

Boy With Down Syndrome Hits Modeling Big Time

After appearing in a national ad for Target, a 6-year-old New Jersey boy with Down syndrome is making it big. Now, in their first interview, his parents open up to Disability Scoop.

Hollywood Pros Teach Adults With Disabilities Moviemaking

A unique Los Angeles-area program is giving adults with developmental disabilities a shot at landing jobs in the movie business.

Autism Memoir Headed For The Big Screen

A forthcoming memoir from the mother of an autistic savant is poised to become a feature film as well.

Oprah Pick With Cerebral Palsy Debuts New Show

Ahead of the premiere of his new travel show, Zach Anner opens up about his adventures coast to coast and what he hopes viewers will take away from seeing a TV host with a disability.

Clooney Flick Draws Criticism For Use Of ‘Retarded’

George Clooney’s new film “The Descendants” is getting some major Oscar buzz. But that’s not why disability advocates are talking about the family drama.

Girl With Down Syndrome Lands Modeling Deal

At a mere 14-months-old, Taya Kennedy is poised to take the modeling world by storm. And it just so happens that she has Down syndrome.

Movie Screenings To Accommodate Teens, Adults With Autism

Autism-friendly movie screenings are typically designed to appeal to kids, but now one theater chain is looking to expand the concept to include films of interest to teens and adults.

Victimized Superman Fan With Disability Gets Happy Ending

When a devoted Superman fan with an intellectual disability found his memorabilia collection was stolen, it took a few real-life superheroes to make things right again.

Oprah Winner With Cerebral Palsy To Premiere New Show

A man with cerebral palsy selected earlier this year to host his own travel show on Oprah Winfrey’s network will debut the new series in December.

‘Glee’ Star Tapped For President’s Disability Committee

President Barack Obama is soliciting advice on disability issues from an actress with Down syndrome who has a regular role on Fox’s “Glee.”

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