Many actors have played the role of a mother, pilot, or doctor. Yet, they are none of those things. However, they convince viewers that they are what they pretend to be. But does the usual way of casting actors hinder inclusive representation? When it comes to disabilities on screen, there’s a lack of portrayal in Hollywood. As well, there is an ongoing debate about whether roles should be given based on representation or acting skills. This article will look at that debate and attempt to break it down.
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AODA Alliance Presses the Ford Government to Immediately Lift Its Freeze on the Work of Standards Development Committees, Appointed under Ontario’s Disabilities Act To Make Recommendations on Needed Accessibility Standards
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance Update United for a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities http://www.aodaalliance.org aodafeedback@gmail.com Twitter: @aodaalliance
August 29, 2018
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The AODA Alliance today wrote the Ford Government’s Minister for Accessibility and Seniors, Raymond Cho. It urges the Government to now lift its freeze on the mandatory work of advisory committees which have been appointed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act to advise the Ontario Government on needed reforms to tear down accessibility barriers that 1.9 million Ontarians with disabilities suffer from in the areas of access to education, to employment, to health care and to information and communication.
Autism Service Dogs Can Keep a Child Safe and Calm, But Their Trainers Aren’t Always Allowed in Public Places
The dogs are trained to ‘anchor’ children who try to run away and can provide calming physical contact Nick Boisvert · CBC News · Posted: Aug 23, 2018
Deanna Allain has been training future autism service dog Carlin for nearly two years, but she can’t always take him to public places.
On a platform between GO Trains at Union Station, Deanna Allain gives her dog Carlin a firm tug on the collar.
What is a Caroline’s Cart?
Necessity is the mother of invention. So, in true fashion, it was a mother who invented Caroline’s Cart. Drew Ann Long has a daughter who has special needs and uses a wheelchair.
Flex Seating in the Classroom Benefits Kids with Disabilities
Remember the days of classrooms that had one seating plan? Usually, the desks were all facing the front and set in rigid rows. But, those days are long gone. Instead, classroom teachers are choosing collaborative setups, such as clustered desks. What’s more, is that some teachers are choosing flex seating in the classroom. Consequently, this shift in classroom management may help kids with disabilities to learn.
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