12 Entertainers with Disabilities

12-Story Library Editor Picks

23Mar 20

Muslim comedian with cerebral palsy shares her story

Maysoon Zayid is a comedian who likes to start her shows with the line, “I got 99 problems and palsy is just one. I’m Palestinian, Muslim, a woman of color,…

26Feb 20

A first for Hollywood

Zack Gottsagen is an actor with Down syndrome. He recently did a movie called “The Peanut Butter Falcon." He co-starred in the film with Shia LaBeouf. On February 9, 2020…

27Nov 19

Boy with cerebral palsy becomes a regular on TV show

Gavin McHugh plays Christopher Diaz in the prime time show 9-1-1. Gavin has cerebral palsy. And so does his character. The show addresses issues surrounding disabilities. Not just cerebral palsy,…

Disabled World

Using Uncertainty Reduction Theory to Help Students Deal with Stress and Anxiety and Improve Their Overall Classroom Performance

Posted: August 7, 2020, 12:23 am

Smart Mouthware: Control Phone or Computer Using Tongue

Posted: August 2, 2020, 4:17 pm

DOJ Settlement with Bank of America to Resolve Claims of Disability Discrimination and Compensate Victims

Posted: July 31, 2020, 10:39 pm

BafA Stimulates Production of New Blood Vessels

Posted: July 22, 2020, 10:37 pm

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