TV Shows Featuring More Characters With Disabilities

29th October, 2018

2 November 2018, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop]

The number of characters with disabilities on prime-time television this year is set to hit a record high.

There will be 18 regularly-appearing characters with disabilities on prime-time network shows during the 2018-2019 season, accounting for 2.1 percent of portrayals.

The count comes from a report released Thursday by GLAAD, a media advocacy organization for the gay and lesbian community. The group annually assesses representation of minority groups — including people with disabilities — on television.

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