Wednesday, September 06, 2023
For Disabled Writers and Actors on Strike, Picket Line Access Is Key
The Hollywood Reporter: On the New York picket lines, where WGA and SAG-AFTRA members have walked since May and July, respectively, actress, writer and director Anita Hollander is used to getting a specific look. The one-legged screen and stage actress is strong — thanks to a regular practice of Pilates — and in good physical health. But she’s also a grandmother dealing with additional stress to her hands as a result of the increased use of her crutches while on the line.
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Yes, yes, yes!!! I want to preface this comment with the fact that I am not currently physically disabled, however I grew up with 2 disabled parents, and have my own mental illnesses. I think that disability representation is incredibly important and impactful especially in places it often goes unrecognized. I think that disabled people can do anything other people can do and making the assumption that they can't is insulting and does no good. I'm so glad that there are people representing this issue and bringing it to light in the media. It is so important we learn that all of us can harbor biases even if we don't think we do, and that the world tends to be systematically set up against people with disabilities. Protesting and activism can often times get too involved with the singular specific group they are protesting for, that they forget to be inclusive of different spectrums of people who also wish to protest. I hope that in the future we move to be more inclusive in activism
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