Living with paralysis, blindness, hearing impairment, etc., these men and women are waging war against adversities with remarkable courage, inspiring millions.

From American Sign Language interpreters at the Oscars, to studio and network pledges to audition disabled actors, here's an accounting of the industry's current efforts.

Input from the disabled community is a critical part of any company’s inclusivity efforts. Here’s how to seek out their perspectives.

Culture turns human traits into disabilities.

Claiming short-term and temporary disability is often complicated to navigate, yet it’s a position that millions find themselves in every year.

Approximately 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability but only 2-4% have disabilities which cause significant difficulties functioning, yet disabled people are over a third less likely to be employed than non-disabled people. It’s probable this will have multiplied as a result of the pandemic, directly contributing further to the likelihood of lower income, fewer career opportunities and increased isolation.

Two phenomena contribute to the high number of Millennials with disabilities.

As the pandemic continues to recede and more businesses amp up their hiring, many job seekers have found themselves in a stronger position to negotiate their salary or working conditions. However, for some individuals with disabilities, finding a new job isn’t so simple, and the stress of being without financial stability is compounded by the discouragement of a lengthy medical recovery time and possible limitations.

There’s a lot of progress when it comes to opportunities for blind people. However, negative employer attitudes continue to hold them back.

If you’ve ever seen a blind person wearing sunglasses, you may have wondered why they were wearing them despite not being able to see.