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New York City, June 10 – "This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge who has been waiting to see themselves represented in this arena," actress Ali Stroker said from the stage of the Tony Awards. "You are!" Stroker made history at the Tony Awards by becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to win a Tony. Winning Best Featured Actress in a musical for her sexy take on Ado Annie in the groundbreaking revival of Rodgers & H...
Washington, D.C., July 27 – Ronald R. Glancz, key civic leader, will be honored at RespectAbility's summit on Capitol Hill on July 30. Glancz currently serves as the treasurer of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities. Rep. Brad Sherman will announce the award and present the flag at the event, "From Washington to Hollywood and Beyond: The Future of Americans With Disabilities." Glancz is a key member of the board of R...
• Best Actress in a Leading Role makes call for more inclusion. • Authentic representation of disability wins Best Live Action Short. • Best Picture Winner goes to film with actor playing a disability she doesn't have. • Diversity and inclusion segment omits people with disabilities. Los Angeles, Calif., March 5 – In a historic call for more information, Academy Award winner Frances McDormand called for an inclusion rider in contracts – a provision that ensures diversity and inclusion i...
