Media Access Awards

22/10/2025

It’s Day so we’re traveling back to the 2024 with show with ! He received the Norman Lear-Geri Jewell Lifetime Achievement Award for his unwavering activism for Parkinson’s. 🤍

Since then, he’s released his memoir, “Future Boy”, that recounts stories from his groundbreaking career. 

[Michael J. Fox was honored at the 2024 Media Access Awards with the Normal Lear-Geri Jewell Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael J. Fox could not attend the event in-person, but a montage follows on-screen, featuring various clips of his extensive work.]

17/10/2025

At this year’s with , President Sean Astin presented the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award to Anita Hollander. Not only does Anita have a distinguished career but is a longtime advocate for and National Chair of SAG-AFTRA’s Performers with Disabilities Committee. This award is also the same one that Sean’s mother and legendary actress Patty Duke won in 2002 for advocating for accurate representation of disabilities in entertainment. 🏆 What an honor to see this come full circle over 20 years later!

📸 Getty Images and Joe Coomber

[Image 1 is of Sean Astin presenting the Harold Russell Award to Anita Hollander on stage at the 2025 Media Access Awards with Easterseals. Image 2 is an image from the 2002 show, of Patty Duke and former SAG-AFTRA president, Melissa Gilbert on stage. In the photo, Patty Duke is holding the Harold Russell Award. Image 3 is of Sean Astin and Anita Hollander on the red carpet.]

14/10/2025

The first look at the 2025 with Easterseals! ✨🎬 Mark your calendars for the premiere on November 5 at 8PM PT on with additional broadcasts to follow.

Which is your favorite red carpet look of the night?

[A series of short clips from the Media Access Awards with Easterseals red carpet, showcasing arrivals from various guests dressed in formal attire. They are posing, smiling, and celebrating. In the background is a black step and repeat with the gold MAA with Easterseals logo and additional sponsor logos.]

08/10/2025

Just under a month until the premiere of the with !✨ Tune in on November 5 at 8PM PT on with additional broadcasts to follow.

Who are you most excited to see on stage? 🥂

[Image 1 - Main poster with the Media Access Awards with Easterseals logo and pictures of the 2025 host, presenters, award recipients, and performers including Ali Stroker (Host), Jenny Slate (Presenter), Esco Jouléy (Presenter), Henry Winkler (Icon Award Presenter), Cesily Collette Taylor (Presenter), Marlee Matlin (Icon Award Recipient), Marissa Bode (Christopher Reeve Award Recipient), Brian King Joseph (Performer), LazyLegz (Performer), Rick Allen (Performer - Def Leppard), Lauren Monroe (Performer), and Joshua Ray Gooch (Performer).]

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET! with will air on November 5 at 8PM PT on with additional broadcasts to follow, hosted by Tony Award-winner, ! 🏆 (Part 2/2)

For 15 years, the Media Access Awards with Easterseals has remained the first and only streamed and televised awards ceremony that celebrates individuals who champion authentic disability representation and inclusive employment in film, television, and new media. Swipe through to see this year’s presenters and performers!

And stay tuned as we count down to an unforgettable night! 🎬✨

[Image 1-11 - Media Access Awards’ graphics including pictures of presenters, Sean Astin, John Maucere, Lily D. Moore, Nic Novicki, Amber Sealey, Jenny Slate, Cesily Collette Taylor, and Henry Winkler, as well as performers Rick Allen, Lauren Monroe, Joshua Ray Gooch, Brian King Joseph, and Lazy Legs.

01/10/2025

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET! with will air on November 5 at 8PM PT on with additional broadcasts to follow, hosted by Tony Award-winner, ! 🏆 (Part 1/2)

For 15 years, the Media Access Awards with Easterseals has remained the first and only streamed and televised awards ceremony that celebrates individuals who champion authentic disability representation and inclusive employment in film, television, and new media. Swipe through to see this year’s winners!

And stay tuned as we count down to an unforgettable night! 🎬✨

[Image 1 - Main poster with the Media Access Awards logo and pictures of the 2025 host, presenters, award recipients, and performers including Ali Stroker (Host), Jenny Slate (Presenter), Esco Jouléy (Presenter), Henry Winkler (Icon Award Presenter), Cesily Collette Taylor (Presenter), Marlee Matlin (Icon Award Recipient), Marissa Bode (Christopher Reeve Award Recipient), Brian King Joseph (Performer), LazyLegz (Performer), Rick Allen (Performer - Def Leppard), Lauren Monroe (Performer), and Joshua Ray Gooch (Performer).
Image 2-13 - Media Access Awards’ graphics including pictures of host, Ali Stroker, and winners, Kerry Barden, Marissa Bode, Nyle DiMarco, Anita Hollander, Jay Manuel, Pamela Manuel, Marlee Matlin, Kim Rosenstock, Paul Schnee, Sasha Stewart, and Keisha Zollar.]

26/09/2025

The continues to celebrate the International Week of Deaf People with last year’s Media Access Awards performer and past Host and presenter .

You can still catch Natasha’s groundbreaking performance of ’s feelslikeimfallinginlove on the PBS app.

25/09/2025

This week, proudly joins the global celebration of the International Week of Deaf People ✨, honoring culture and the remarkable achievements of the Deaf community. We’re thrilled to spotlight the many voices breaking barriers both on and off the screen.

[Photos 1–5: Moments from the 2024 Media Access Awards and virtual highlights from the 2023 Media Access Awards, featuring Millicent Simmonds, Lauren Ridloff, Shoshannah Stern, Troy Kotsur, and Marlee Matlin signing on stage and virtually.]

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]

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.

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!