Emmy Nominees Include People With Disabilities
September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 -- RespectAbility issued the following news release:
As Hollywood celebrates Emmy season last weekend and this weekend, it's important to highlight the several nominees with disabilities. In contrast to the Academy Awards earlier this year, no known actor with a disability was nominated for an Oscar. Including authentic disability in the diversity conversation is important to ensure that Hollywood does not leaves out the largest minority in the U.S.
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As Hollywood celebrates Emmy season last weekend and this weekend, it's important to highlight the several nominees with disabilities. In contrast to the Academy Awards earlier this year, no known actor with a disability was nominated for an Oscar. Including authentic disability in the diversity conversation is important to ensure that Hollywood does not leaves out the largest minority in the U.S.
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