Showing posts with label entertainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label entertainment. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Disability Representation In Top Movies Remains 'Stubbornly' Low

 Despite efforts to promote inclusion in Hollywood, a new report finds that representation of people with disabilities on screen has changed little since 2015. Read More >

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Disney Fans With Disabilities Irate Over Pass Changes: 'We Had The Worst Day Ever There'

 A variety of individuals said they feel betrayed by Disney, known for its inclusivity, and are reconsidering patronizing its parks after changes to the Disability Access Service pass. Read More >

Saturday, August 12, 2023

New Streaming Service To Focus On Disabilities

 A first-of-its-kind streaming service is launching this week showcasing films connected to the disability experience. Read More >

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Beaches Resorts Grows Program For Guests On The Spectrum

 

 

The collection of all-inclusive resorts is introducing sensory guides to make vacations more accessible to those with autism. Read More >

 

Friday, April 28, 2023

Disneyland Rebuilds Mickey's Toontown From The Ground Up For Kids Of All Abilities

 The newly renovated Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland has been reimagined to meet the needs of kids with physical, developmental, behavioral, emotional and sensory disorders and disabilities. Read More >

Saturday, April 22, 2023

New Theater Company Is Creating Sensory-Inclusive Productions

 The theater puts on "sensory-devised" performances that incorporate interactive elements tailored to young children with disabilities. Read More >

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Legoland Becoming Autism Certified

 

 

 

More theme parks across the nation are implementing staff training and taking additional steps to make visits easier for people with autism and other disabilities. Read More >

 

 

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Disney Adds Dolls In Wheelchairs To 'It's A Small World'

 Disney's iconic "It's a Small World" ride is getting an update to be more inclusive of people with disabilities. Read More >

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Inside Six Flags' Efforts To Make Its Parks More Inclusive

 The company has taken major steps recently to make its parks more welcoming for people with disabilities mirroring a broader movement toward accessibility in the entertainment industry. Read More >

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities

 Just in time for Halloween, Disney is adding to its lineup of costumes customized to meet the needs of kids with various disabilities. Read More >

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Six Flags Expanding Disability Offerings

 

 

After enhancing services for visitors with autism, Six Flags is now taking steps to ensure its parks are more welcoming for people with other types of disabilities too. Read More >

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Universal Studios Becomes More Sensory Friendly

 The Florida theme park scene is getting a new accommodation for people with disabilities. Read More >

Sunday, March 20, 2022

New 'Sesame Street' Theme Park To Be Sensory Friendly

 A new theme park designed to bring the iconic show "Sesame Street" to life will have a host of accommodations in place to welcome children with disabilities when it opens soon. Read More >

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Disney Expands New Disability Access Policies For Theme Parks

 Disney is continuing to roll out major changes to accommodations for visitors with disabilities at its theme parks. Read More >

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Zoos Working To Become More Autism-Friendly

 

 

A new effort is underway to help zoos across the nation become more welcoming to individuals with autism. Read More >

 

 

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

New Peppa Pig Theme Park To Be Autism-Friendly

 A first-of-its-kind Peppa Pig theme park that's set to open near Legoland next year is being designed to meet the needs of kids with autism and it will feature wheelchair-accessible rides. Read More >

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Disney Implementing Changes To Disability Access At Theme Parks

 Eight years after overhauling its approach, Disney is once again rolling out a new system for accommodating visitors with disabilities at its theme parks. Read More >

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Group Works To Make Beaches More Accessible

 Disability advocates are pushing for greater adoption of specialized semi-permanent mats that act like a boardwalk anchored to the sand so that people of all abilities can visit the beach. Read More >

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Disney Making Changes To Disability Access At Theme Parks

 Big changes are coming once again to Disney's system for providing accommodations to people with disabilities at its theme parks. Read More >

Monday, June 28, 2021

Meet The Manager Trying To Open Doors For People With Disabilities In Hollywood

 After facing obstacles navigating the entertainment industry, a talent manager is leading a grassroots coalition that's asking studios and others to include people with disabilities. Read More >