Acting and Disability: Examining How Disability is Portrayed in the Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry has come a long way in recent years in terms of representation and diversity, but there is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to portraying disability in an authentic and respectful way. In this post, we'll examine how disability is currently portrayed in the entertainment industry and explore ways to improve representation for actors with disabilities.
- Limited Representation
While there are some notable exceptions, such as The Theory of Everything and Breaking Bad, disability is still not widely represented in the entertainment industry. This can limit opportunities for actors with disabilities to break into the industry and can perpetuate negative stereotypes and misconceptions about disability.
