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"What
the Media Access Office is doing is
remarkable. Using actors without disabilities
to play characters with disabilities we hope
will soon be as unacceptable in Hollywood as
suggesting white actors in blackface play
African-American characters."
John Wells, President, WGAw |
Recipients
of the Honorary Awards are selected by the entities specified in
each award description below.
Governor's
Award of Excellence
Presented by the California Governor's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities to an individual or organization in the
media industry for promoting general awareness and dignity for people
with disabilities.
Michael
Landon Award
Presented by the California Governor's Committee on Employment of
People with Disabilities to an individual who has made a lifetime
commitment to the advancement and inclusion of people with disabilities
in the media industry.
Screen Actors Guild * Harold Russell Award
Presented by the Screen Actors Guild in honor of Harold Russell,
the first actor with a disability to receive an Academy Award.
This award recognizes a S.A.G. member with a disability who has made
a significant contribution to public awareness and understanding of
people with disabilities through the media.
AFTRA
Disability Awareness Award
Presented by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
to a member with a disability, or an organization, who has made a significant
contribution in raising the visibility and awareness of disability issues
in the broadcast, sound recording and entertainment industries.
Writers
Guild of America west * Joan Young Memorial Award
Presented by the Writers Guild of America west to a member who
has exhibited extraordinary persistence in meeting the challenge of
a disability while successfully pursuing a writing career - and who
has demonstrated an active commitment to the goal of increasing opportunities
for all writers with disabilities.
Casting
Society of America Award
Presented by the Casting Society of America to a member who consistently
casts roles based on ability not disability. The honoree is recognized
for including appropriate casting of characters with disabilities, and
for making an effort to cast actors with disabilities non-traditionally.
Producers
Guild
Presented by the Producers Guild to a member who throughout their
career has consistently dedicated their time, energy, and professional
expertise to eliminate stereotypes and encourage the integration, accurate
portrayal and employment of people with disabilities in the entertainment
industry.
Media
Access Office Award of Merit
Presented by the Media Access Office staff to honor a member
of the entertainment or media industry who has given exemplary support
and has made a superior effort to assist with the employment of artists
with disabilities.
MEDIA
PRODUCT AWARDS
Nominations
for Media Product Awards are solicited from media industry professionals,
as well as the general public.
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