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Disability Awareness: Social Media

This LibGuide is about Disability Awareness and how inclusiveness helps everyone.

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5 Influencers with Disabilities You Need to Follow On Social Media

Representation of people with disabilities remains, unfortunately, lacking in entertainment. Even though 26% of American adults have some type of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 2.4% of all speaking or named characters in films are shown with a disability, according to a study by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. However, social media continues to evolve as a source of both entertainment and news. With the big screen and small screen lagging behind in representation, influencers with disabilities are now utilizing various social media platforms to advance diversity and inclusion.


20 Disability Activists Using TikTok to Break Down Stigmas

This Disability Awareness Month, let’s meet these 20 disability activists who are taking over TikTok with their inspiring and educational content—breaking stigmas and adding some sunshine to the daily social media scrolls of millions of people. Some of these influencers are strong advocates for disability justice and disability rights, while others are just having fun. What they all have in common is that they’re stellar human beings with talents and skills that are sure to impress you!


10 Influencers Advocating for People With Disabilities

Sharing life while living with a disability can be highly vulnerable. But there are plenty of influencers out there who use their platform to create a safe space for others in the same situation as they are. From chronic illness to physical or mental disabilities, advocates come in all shapes and sizes online. If you want to learn from these disability advocates here are a few of our favorite influencers advocating for disabilities.


8 Disabled Influencers To Follow this Disability Pride Month

Disability should be celebrated all year round. That’s why we’ve shared 8 disabled influencers with a range of disabilities, from all walks of life and across the world, that you should follow and rejoice in their triumphs and achievements – it’ll remind you to focus on yours, too.


10 Disability Rights Influencers You Should Follow

Today we’re looking at authoritatives and tastemakers within the disabled community, or those who advocate for disability rights. Brands looking to collaborate with a credible voice in the space to raise awareness or working on an inclusive and representative project should make note of this talented bunch.