LAVC Disabilities in TV Discussion

This week we will be exploring the challenges with the way disabilities are portrayed in the media and the employment of individuals with disabilities in print, film and television.  You will explore how media portrays individuals with disabilities how individuals with disabilities are hired in film, print and television. 

Skills

The purpose of this discussion is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course / in school / in this field / in professional life beyond school: 

MLO #3.4: Analyze the issues surrounding workplace discrimination against people with disabilities, and associated impact on workers with disabilities.  

MLO #5.1: Analyze and critique popular press, commercial advertising, music, movies and television shows for accuracy and bias in the representation of individuals with disabilities with attention to cliché and stereotypical versus authentic portrayals of disability.

• Knowledge
• This discussion will also help you to become familiar with the following important content knowledge in this discipline: 

Course Objective 3: Examine the individual and collective contribution of family, work, independent living and education on the quality of life and life-long outcomes of people with disabilities.