Disabilities Today
Mission Statement

According to the most recent edition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, over 54 million Americans are challenged with some sort of disability. Disabilities range from mild hearing loss and diminished eyesight to developmental disabilities, from strokes and heart disease to quadriplegia. It is estimated that at some point in their lifetimes over 80% of Americans will have some type of disability. With these overwhelming odds that the majority of Americans will experience a disability, there is an obvious void of information on disabled issues. Our show, Disabilities Today is changing that. A weekly 1/2-hour magazine format show, Disabilities Today is bringing these issues to the forefront. Our show accomplishes a number of things:

1.) We give hope to the challenged by showing them that there are others like them who have overcome obstacles and misconceptions in order to lead normal, fulfilling lives.

2.) We provide information. Information that disabled Americans can use now. Information that is difficult to find anywhere else; what new technologies are being used to solve problems, what is happening on the legislative front, what vacation destinations are handicapped accessible, who is leading the way to make things better for the disabled.

3.) We inform the general public. For too long disabilities have been stigmatized. Disabled people are routinely discriminated against, both knowingly and accidentally. Mainly because of ignorance. We want to show the public what disabilities are about and what people can do to help change perceptions.

The time is right for Disabilities Today. This program will make a difference.