Giving voice to all communities
Giving voice to all communities
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Bruno will be voiced by actors with autism in the U.S., U.K. and Italy, with storylines written by neurodivergent writers.
The Beautiful Lives Project is a nonprofit traveling America this year to stage sports events for people with disabilities. Scott MacFarlane went to a game in York, Pennsylvania, to meet some young fans.
Lissa Bachner began losing her vision at a young age but didn't let it stop her passion for horseback riding. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with the inspirational equestrian about her journey and book, "Milo's Eyes: How a Blind Equestrian and Her 'Seeing Eye Horse' Rescued Each Other."
"I didn't think I would be able to race this season," Tai told BBC Sport.
July marks Disability Pride Month, so CBS News interviewed three people on the different ways they shed light on why they're proud to be disabled, 365 days a year.
CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca talks with Desmond Blair – a Texas man born without hands who creates art.
John Furniss is a woodworker whose creations are a combination of his unique outlook on life and his power tool prowess. Jamie Yuccas met with Furniss at his home to find out how his dark past helped lead to a brighter future.
His latest project in partnership with the Abrons Arts Center is a 45-minute performance called "Vitruvian Man."
As COVID precautions are being lifted nationwide, many disabled and immunocompromised Americans are feeling forgotten. Around seven million Americans are immunocompromised, putting them at higher risk for contracting severe COVID and dying. CBS News spoke to three disabled people about feeling left behind as the nation seems to be moving on from the pandemic.
"It helped me come out of my shell and my shadow. And helped me feel safe and calm and happy," one rider said.
