We ask these questions frequently. We have our headphones in. We’re on our phone. We’re not paying attention. These questions are common-place, but the play, “Tribes,” uses these questions as a form of abuse.
In the production, Russell Harvard, a Hard of Hearing actor, plays Billy, a Deaf young man. In the storyline, Billy is the only Deaf member of his family. He struggles to overcome narcissism and abuse at the hands of his family members. Diction is their weapon of choice.
“I am not in danger. I am the danger.” – Walter White,Breaking Bad
RJ Mitte, Walter Jr. in Breaking Bad, threatens the pejorative perceptions of individuals with disabilities. In August 2016, Mitte spoke with the “Irish Examiner" and stated, “We know lots of progress is being made but the industry must do more to help disabled people work both in front of and behind the camera. During the Paralympics, there will be more disabled people than ever before on TV but this shouldn’t be something that just happens every four years.”
WVU has undergone a self-survey of its Americans with Disability Act (1990) compliance. As a part of this self-survey, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is seeking to better understand how students, faculty, staff and the community view WVU’s accessibility, both the ways in which the University is doing well, and where there is room for improvement. Please take a few minutes to complete the WVU Accessibility Survey.