Disability Design - What is it?

In a world where disability is a negative term and disabled characters are just starting to be seen more in film and television, there is a missing link in the creation of these characters and the communication between the production team and the actors.  I’m hoping to resolve this issue as a disability designer specialist.   

In this blog I hope to attract the attention of the consumer, artist, designers, and by chance a person who can allow me to put my ideas into action.  

It is important that more disabled characters are seen on television and movies.  Not only to show the diversity of our culture but also to give children with disabilities role models.  With super stars like Lady Gaga making crutches and wheelchairs look cool, "Glee" showing how high school of harsh for even the Character Artie who uses a wheelchair, or Daphne on "Switched at Birth" with scenes in silence only using sign language it isn’t enough.  Although these are all a step in the right path they could use more direction and a refined specialized person who can finish the idea because she has an insider’s view.

I have spent a large amount of time working with disabled actors and immersing myself in the disabled community at large, only to find that I am unique in my skills and experience as a disabled designer.  There are other disabled designers working professionally but none of them have worked largely with disabled actors.  I believe that this gives me a one of a kind perspective in a world where it has all been done before.

Now if I could just find a way to get my Foot in the Door.