Keely Cat Wells Instagram – We often discuss these three subjects ā Disability, Climate Change, and Media ā in their separate spheres, but it is imperative we delve into the crossovers because there are many.
Climate change isnāt just an environmental issue ā itās a human one, and marginalised communities, especially the Disabled community are disproportionately effected.
Enter the Media, as content creators, media professionals and storytellers, we have the responsibility to shed light on these communities, and I want to see the stories not just about how Disabled people are affected by climate change but how Disabled people are positively affecting climate change; for instance lets tell stories about activists such as Daphne Frias and Nalleli Cobo.
The representation of Disabled people in the climate conversation is not just a matter of visibility, but also of accuracy and inclusivity.
It was an honour to hear the perspective and to be on a panel alongside David Radcliff, Daphne Frias, Danielle Perez, Stephanie Nogueras and Natalie Trevonne.
Thank you Hollywood Climate Summit, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and all the event producers for creating an incredible, inclusive, impactful and accessible event.
Image descriptions, image 1) the panellists are on stage at the Academy and behind them is the “Bringing Our Whole Selves, Disability Representation in Climate & Media. Hollywood Climate Summit” on a purple background. To the far left is a statute of an Oscar. Image two, the panellists accompanied by Ali Weinstein and Briza Covarrubias are pictured in front of the step and repeat. Image three, Natalie, Daphne and Keely are in front of a line of Oscar statues.
#RepresentationMatters #ClimateChange #Media #Disability #ChronicIllness | Posted on 27/Jun/2023 09:19:03
