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As a successful teenage artist with Down Syndrome, Emmett inspires others through his work, including a commission to paint the American flag for the American Embassy in Croatia, his contributions to charities like the National Association for Down syndrome and the Greater Chicago Food Depository and his efforts as an abilities advocate.

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Emmett Kyoshi Wilson, Painter

Born deaf, Tyler had surgery at age 6 that gained him partial hearing but left him with a stutter. Inspired by his mom, he began painting when he was 10 and swiftly blossomed into a rising star whose portraits have captured the attention of sports stars and celebrities alike. Even after spending over a year in a wheelchair after breaking both legs in 2019, Tyler remains uplifting and prolific, teaching others how to follow their dreams no matter what.

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Tyler Gordon, Painter

Based on the New York Times bestselling book series, Disney Junior's "Fancy Nancy" follows Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. "The Fancy Nancy" creative team found inspiration close to home when they set out to introduce a neurodiverse character, drawing upon personal experiences with family members and friends. They also consulted at length with experts from the organizations Autism Speaks; RespectABILITY; and Hollywood, Health &amp; Society; all of whom offered valuable insights every step of the way. This episode premiered on April 2, 2020 timed to World Autism Awareness Day.

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Fancy Nancy ‖  "Nancy's New Friend"

Go behind the scenes and learn more about the making of Float". 
A father discovers that his son is different from other kids in the most unusual way. To keep them both safe from judgement, Dad covers him and keeps him out of sight—but when his son’s ability becomes public, Dad must decide whether to run and hide or to accept his son as he is."

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Pixar SparkShorts | Float | "The Making of Float"

Meet María, a six-year-old Wish kid who is being treated for leukemia. See how Disney and Make-A-Wish made her dream to be a princess come true with this first-of-its-kind Disney wish from a Spanish-speaking Princess Belle.

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Make-A-Wish | Meet Maria

In celebration of International Day of Sign Languages, Shanghai Disney Resort hosted a Sign Language Week. This video shows he joy of connecting with others via this wonderful language and how much of an impact we can make on other's lives.

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2020 International Day of Sign Language | Shanghai Resort

Go behind the scenes and learn more about the making of Loop". 
In "Loop," two kids at canoe camp find themselves adrift on a lake, unable to move forward until they find a new way to connect and see the world through each other's eyes. This film breaks new ground by featuring Pixar’s first non-verbal autistic character."

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Pixar SparkShorts | Loop | "The Making of Loop"

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2019 International Day of Sign Language | Shanghai Resort

The Emmy Award-nominated, comedy-adventure series "DuckTales" chronicles the high-flying adventures of Duckburg's most famous trillionaire Scrooge McDuck; his mischief-making triplet grandnephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie; temperamental nephew, Donald Duck; and the trusted McDuck Manor team: big-hearted, fearless chauffer/pilot Launchpad McQuack, no-nonsense housekeeper Mrs. Beakley and Mrs. Beakley's granddaughter, Webby Vanderquack, resident adventurer and the triplet's fierce friend. In "Nothing Can Stop Della Duck!," a marooned Della Duck struggles for survival against dangerous elements on the moon. After a crash left her pinned under her rocket ship, she makes the decision to amputate her own leg and create a prosthetic out of rocket materials. Determined to get back to her family on Earth, she finally rebuilds her rocket ship and returns home to meet her sons for the very first time.
The "DuckTales" team worked closely with Jack Richmond and Tonya Osborne-Simpson of the Amputee Coalition for the storyline introducing Della Duck (voiced by Paget Brewster), who is twin sister of Donald Duck and mother of Huey, Dewey and Louie. Jack, an amputee himself, and Tonya advised on everything from story and character design to character movement/gait in order to ensure an accurate and sensitive portrayal.

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DuckTales ‖  "Nothing Can Stop Della Duck!"

In the "Doc McStuffins" episode "Hannah the Brave," four-year-old Audrey is inseparable from her spunky doll Hannah because she helps her feel brave during her chemo treatments. But when Hannah gets gum stuck in her hair and can’t go with Audrey to her next treatment, it's Hannah’s turn to be brave and visit Doc McStuffins, who gives her the necessary treatment to get her back to Audrey in time.

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Doc McStuffins ‖ "Hannah the Brave"

Born without arms, Vitória had to endure being the subject of curiosity in the rural Brazilian town where she grew up. But she dreamed of being a dancer and refused to let anything, least of all her disability, stop her. Now she performs ballet, jazz and tap and shares her experiences with her more than 200,000 Instagram followers.

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Vitória Bueno, Dancer

Deaf actress, YouTube star and American Sign Language (ASL) advocate Shaylee Mansfield guest stars as Willow, a new camper whom Gwen (Scarlett Estevez) and Matteo (Raphael Alejandro) suspect is actually a forest fairy, in the "My Fairy Lady" episode of Disney Channel's hit summer camp comedy "BUNK'D." Mansfield caught the world's attention when several of her videos went viral garnering millions of hits. She appeared in ASL Nook for more than 50 episodes inspiring families and children worldwide to learn ASL. "BUNK'D" recently marked a big milestone with the premiere of the series' 100th episode on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. "BUNK'D" originally premiered July 31, 2015, as a spin-off of the hit comedy series "Jessie" (2011-2015) and is currently in its fifth season. The series revolves around the hilarious adventures of the campers and counselors at Maine's rustic Camp Kikiwaka.

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BUNK'D ‖  "My Fair Lady"

Created for kids age 6-14, the hosted short-form series "In the Nook" enlists Disney Channel stars to help deliver inclusive stories throughout the year with relaxed and relevant conversations with everyday people who are making a difference in their community and in the world. In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Ariel Martin and Trevor Tordjman ("ZOMBIES" Franchise) interview Elllie Goldstein, a British 18-year-old model with Down Syndrome. Ellie shares her journey becoming a model and encourages kids to never give up on their dreams.

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"In the Nook" feat. Ellie Goldstein

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Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” follows a group of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called the Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again.
 
The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lia McHugh as the eternally young, old-soul Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgamesh, with Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, with Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, and Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena.
 
Chloé Zhao directs the film, and Kevin Feige and Nate Moore are the producers, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Kevin de la Noy serving as executive producers. The story is by Ryan Firpo &amp; Kaz Firpo, and the screenplay is by Chloé Zhao and Chloé Zhao &amp; Patrick Burleigh and Ryan Firpo &amp; Kaz Firpo. Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 5, 2021.

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Marvel Studios' The Eternals | "In The Beginning"

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ORIGINAL SERIES NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+
 
Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” stars Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, who teams up with another well-known archer from the Marvel comics, Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, Brian d’Arcy James and newcomer Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez. “Hawkeye” is helmed by Rhys Thomas and directing duo Bert and Bertie.

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Marvel Studios' Hawkeye | "Becoming Maya"

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NOW STREAMING ON DISNEY+
 
Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” follows a group of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called the Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lia McHugh as the eternally young, old-soul Sprite, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgamesh, with Kit Harington as Dane Whitman, with Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, and Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena. Chloé Zhao directs the film, and Kevin Feige and Nate Moore are the producers, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Kevin de la Noy serving as executive producers. The story is by Ryan Firpo &amp; Kaz Firpo, and the screenplay is by Chloé Zhao and Chloé Zhao &amp; Patrick Burleigh and Ryan Firpo &amp; Kaz Firpo.

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Marvel Studios' Eternals | "Meet the Eternals"

Moving, provocative and entertaining, Disney’s LAUNCHPAD is a collection of six live-action short films from a new generation of dynamic storytellers with diverse perspectives. Now streaming on Disney+, each film is based on the theme “Discover” and conveys a unique viewpoint on living in America today.
 
Designed to diversify storytelling and empower filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds, Disney’s LAUNCHPAD helps artists gain access to the studio system, script development, mentoring and more. The six filmmakers, who were selected from more than 1,100 U.S. applicants, began the program in early 2020 and were assigned executive mentors from divisions of The Walt Disney Company, including Disney+, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. The second season of this innovative program is in the works.

LAUNCHPAD Brings a New Generation of Storytellers to Disney+

Despite suffering brain damage from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Andrew Peterson became a 3-time Special Olympics gold medalist and Boston Marathon qualifier, after a man fought to adopt him, and his three siblings.

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SC Featured: Respect

Through the years, the foundation of Disney’s distinctive approach to customer service and care was known as the Four Keys: safety, courtesy, show and efficiency. And today, as Walt Disney said, “We keep moving forward.” Based on the recommendation of an internal panel founded to explore our company’s culture, Disney has introduced the Fifth Key: inclusion.
 
Grounded in the principle that Disney magic is for everyone, this new key challenges us to work together to reimagine tomorrow. It inspires teams throughout The Walt Disney Company to help create a world where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and each person is treated with respect. This key is a guiding light as we seek to share more diverse stories, offer more accessible and authentic products and experiences, and amplify a wide range of voices.

A Place Where Everyone is Welcome

Today, The Walt Disney Company released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which details its efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion through stories and storytellers who reflect the rich diversity of our world; support environmental sustainability by taking action to help protect our planet; and bring comfort, optimism and joy to communities through its charitable giving. The report also highlights Disney’s commitment to investing in its employees and cast members, and to operating responsibly.
 
“Every company has a unique impact on the world,” said Jennifer Cohen, executive vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Walt Disney Company. “At Disney, creating stories and experiences that inspire and bring people together is ours. Our stories encourage children and adults to see the world in a positive light, to believe that anything is possible, and to take action to make their world a better place.”

Disney Releases 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Born with bilateral amelia, a non-genetic birth defect in which limbs are not formed, Richie Parker pursues a dream of becoming an engineer for one of NASCAR’s most successful teams.

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SC Featured:  Richie Parker Drive

"I didn't even want to be a part of the world because people couldn't understand me." Oakland native and Deaf professional dancer Antoine Hunter discovered dance as a form of communication and it saved his life.

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Localish:  Feeling the Music - Dancing While Deaf

Marvel Studios’ Eternals, in theaters November 5, presented an important opportunity to include the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Disney’s ongoing work to make content accessible for audiences. In addition to a diverse team of heroes, Eternals features the first superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who is deaf, played by an actor who is deaf.
 Disney worked with exhibitors to provide onscreen captions in theaters, had an open caption premiere with American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters staffed throughout, and hosted screenings for organizations supporting the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The Eternals superhero Makkari is played by Lauren Ridloff, who is using her platform to share the impact her super-powered role has on the MCU and the future of the film industry.
 In the U.S., open caption trailers were created to introduce this new team of heroes. Targeted campaigns and activations with influencers from the deaf and hard-of-hearing community as well as the Black ASL community were promoted on social media to provide a more inclusive experience. Plus, a special greeting from Lauren Ridloff introduced Eternals as it was screened for audiences across the U.S. Ridloff also hosted a Q&amp;A session with the Gallaudet’s Center Of Black and Deaf Studies in additional to sharing insights about her role as the super-fast Makkari: "There is now a lot of discussion about creating new signs for the MCU—name signs for characters. Sign language possess space within that incredible fantasy world of superhuman skills and abilities. We are now part of that superhero vernacular."
 Marvel Studios consulted RespectAbility, a disability-led nonprofit, to create accessible marketing materials and host an inclusive premiere to debut Eternals. This Hollywood event featured an open caption screening with onsite ASL interpreters at the El Capitan Theatre and was livestreamed with ASL interpreters in a Picture-In-Picture box for viewers at home. Commenting on the impact of these initiatives, RespectAbility shared that “Marvel Studios has demonstrated a clear commitment to elevating the moviegoing experience in a way that is inclusive and accessible to everyone. This was in abundant evidence not just with respect to Eternals, but also through its support for expanded open captioned exhibitions throughout the industry and recognizing that the 430 million deaf and hard-of-hearing people around the world represent a global consumer market that is well worth their attention.”
 This set the stage for exhibitors, including AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas, who announced their commitment to onscreen captioning not only for Marvel Studios’ Eternals but also for new movie releases across multiple regions. 
 
Global initiatives are supporting accessible experiences and engaging audiences around the world. Nineteen international markets are holding open captioned theatrical showings, and special events like the virtual red carpet interview with celebrity and activist Miss Deaf Thailand are sparking conversations about the global impact of the first superhero in the MCU that is deaf.
 
All of these efforts will allow more diverse groups of families and friends to enjoy accessible content together.