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Media Access Awards Media Access Awards is the world’s top awards ceremony honoring people in the film and television

As the largest minority group in the world, and one many of us may join at some point in our lives, the disability community is a diverse, interesting and integral part of our global fabric. Through an annual red-carpet event and gala, The Media Access Awards celebrates, highlights and promotes disability and its accurate, inclusive and multi-faceted depictions in film, television, and new media.

Our awards ceremony honors entertainment industry professionals who have advanced disability-related narrative and employment in fields of writing, producing, casting, performance, and directing. This annual event is co-produced with Easterseals Disability Services, a leading nonprofit committed to changing the way the world defines and views disability. Through an ongoing partnership, the two organizations work year-round for full inclusion of disabled characters in all media and increased employment of disabled actors, writers, and all behind-the-scenes talent. We are proud and pleased to be at the forefront of creating and promoting opportunities for some of the brightest talents in the industry.

Media Access Awards, in collaboration with Easterseals, throughout the years. ✨Since 2010, this now televised Emmy winni...
18/09/2025

Media Access Awards, in collaboration with Easterseals, throughout the years. ✨

Since 2010, this now televised Emmy winning award ceremony has been honoring people with disabilities in TV and entertainment. We can’t wait for what’s in store this year!

[1-6 - A series of photos of individuals who were honored by the Media Access Awards virtually and on stage in 2023 and 2024, featuring Deborah Calla, Allen Rucker, Nic Novicki, Sofia Sanchez, and Troy Kotsur. In the background of photos 1 and 2, is a large screen on-stage featuring the MAA logo]

The 2024 Media Access Awards has just been nominated for its second Emmy Award!!! We are proud to celebrate the achievem...
03/06/2025

The 2024 Media Access Awards has just been nominated for its second Emmy Award!!! We are proud to celebrate the achievements of the disabled talents and supporters who continue to make our world more interesting and
inclusive. Congratulations and everyone else who worked on this show. Special thanks as always to and

ID image of the Emmy award! A golden statue holding a gold circle! The background is in the color purple.

Apple TV+ and Sian Heder working on Being Heumann just cast Ruth Madeley as Judy! We can’t wait to celebrate Judy’s life...
29/05/2025

Apple TV+ and Sian Heder working on Being Heumann just cast Ruth Madeley as Judy! We can’t wait to celebrate Judy’s life and accomplishments with this film!

2024 Media Access Awards has just received a Gold Telly!!! We are thrilled!! We are committed to continue to advance the...
20/05/2025

2024 Media Access Awards has just received a Gold Telly!!! We are thrilled!! We are committed to continue to advance the portrayal of disability in media!

ID - blue background with clouds and a gold statue with the words 2024 Media Access Awards is a Gold Telly Winner. Thanks to all who worked on the show!!!

who presented the Media Access Casting Society Award to Meredith Fox in 2024 has just been cast to play a new productio...
11/05/2025

who presented the Media Access Casting Society Award to Meredith Fox in 2024 has just been cast to play a new production of Elephant Man. Congratulations!!! Yay to authentic casting.

ID - a profile of actor Adam Pearson in a red background

11/05/2025

The film is an adaptation of Bernard Pomerance’s Tony-winning play, written by Bernard’s son, Moby Pomerance.

Deborah Calla, Executive Producer of the Media Access Awards, is proud to have been part of the advisory committee toget...
07/05/2025

Deborah Calla, Executive Producer of the Media Access Awards, is proud to have been part of the advisory committee together with and for this important study on disability in media. The study commissioned by and produced by the Geena Davis Institute in Gender in Media shines a light on lack of proper representation of the largest minority group. Check it out and share your thoughts.

ID - blue background white letters. “ study commissioned by Ruderman Family Foundation on the state of disability representation in media.

Congratulations to for his upcoming Broadway play with and ID - photo of Michael Patrick Thornton, Keanu Reeves and A...
25/04/2025

Congratulations to for his upcoming Broadway play with and

ID - photo of Michael Patrick Thornton, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Head line says “Michael Patrick Thornton joins Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter in “Waiting for Godot” on Broadway

If you can, support this effort!
05/04/2025

If you can, support this effort!

Deborah Calla Executive Producer of receives a Producers Guild of America Vance Van Petten Entrepreneurial Spirit Awar...
07/02/2025

Deborah Calla Executive Producer of receives a Producers Guild of America Vance Van Petten Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in recognition of creative achievements and accomplishments within the producing profession.

ID Deborah Calla wearing a white blouse and blue coat stands at a podium speaking on a microphone!

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As the largest minority group in the world, and one many of us may join at some point in our lives, the disability community is a diverse, interesting and integral part of our global fabric.

Through an annual red-carpet event and gala, The Media Access Awards celebrates, highlights and promotes disability and its accurate, inclusive and multi-faceted depictions in film, television, and new media.

Our awards ceremony honors entertainment industry professionals who have advanced disability-related narrative and employment in fields of writing, producing, casting, performance, and directing.

This annual event is co-produced with Easterseals Disability Services, a leading nonprofit committed to changing the way the world defines and views disability. Through an ongoing partnership, the two organizations work year-round for full inclusion of disabled characters in all media and increased employment of disabled actors, writers, and all behind-the-scenes talent.