Disability Belongs is a nonprofit group. They work to change how people see and treat those with disabilities. They have a new program called the 2025 Entertainment Lab.
This year, 25 Fellows and one duo will join the lab. They include writers, directors, and producers. They will learn through presentations, discussions, and workshops from experts in the industry.
The 2025 group includes people from many places. They come from cities like Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto. They have different roles. There are writers, directors, and producers.
Maddy Ullman, a past participant, said, “I felt alone in the industry. Joining this group changed my life. I met other disabled creatives. It made me stronger and more confident.”
The Entertainment Lab started in 2019. It helps disabled people in the entertainment field. There will be more in-person events in 2025 for TV writing and unscripted content.
Vocabulary List:
- Nonprofit /nɒnˈprɒfɪt/ (adjective): An organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus revenues to achieve its goals.
- Fellows /ˈfɛloʊz/ (noun): Individuals who are members of a learned society or who are enrolled in a program or fellowship.
- Presentations /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃənz/ (noun): The act of presenting information or arguments to an audience.
- Industry /ˈɪndəstri/ (noun): The collective group of businesses and organizations that produce goods or provide services in a particular field.
- Confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ (adjective): Feeling or showing certainty about something or having self-assurance.
- Unscripted /ʌnˈskrɪptɪd/ (adjective): Content that is not pre-written or scripted often involving improvisation.
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