RespectAbility Archives - Harlem World Magazine

New Study: Philanthropists And Nonprofits Exclude People With Disabilities From Harlem To Hollywood

Harlem World Magazine works with some of the best Nonprofits and foundations in and outside of Harlem, so we know that Nonprofits and foundations are full of good work and good will. Continue reading

Film “Us” Portrays People With Disabilities As Evil, Furthering Stigmas – We Should Know Better

Playing two roles in Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Us, Lupita Nyong’o used disability to create the “creepy voice” for Adelaide Wilson’s doppelgänger.Continue reading

Groundbreaking PSAs Enable Philanthropists To Live Up To Their Values From Harlem To Hollywood

A new series of PSAs is breaking ground on ensuring philanthropists are inclusive of people with disabilities. Continue reading

Need A Job, RespectAbility.Org Is Hiring

RespectAbility is hiring! We have two permanent positions open and have 8 open paid fellowships that pay $15 an hour. Continue reading

New York State Falls To 40th In The U.S. In Jobs For People With Disabilities

Today, Respectability reports that even as the national economy improves, New Yorkers with disabilities are left behind, which means Harlemites will be left behind.Continue reading

Fellowships For Communications, Journalism & Film Students From Harlem To Hollis

Hello Harlem, We're looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a fun internship experience this spring or summer in Diversity in Film and Television.Continue reading

Disability Advocates Stage Capitol Hill Summit On Hollywood Inclusion (Update)

On July 31, 2017, members of government and the Hollywood community gathered for a daylong summit on Capitol Hill hosted by RespectAbility, a nonprofit that seeks to fight stigmas and advance opportunities for people with disabilities, to discuss the forces behind those statistics and how to change them.Continue reading

Stars Of Born This Way Continue To Break Glass Ceiling And Get Respectability

A&E Network’s critically acclaimed and award-winning original docuseries Born This Way’s honors keep adding up – showing that disability is a winning theme.Continue reading

You Need A Job? Respectability Is Expanding And Hiring

As a relatively new nonprofit, Respectability has just completed our first-ever leadership transition. Respectability elected a wonderful new board chair, treasurer and 10 additional board members.Continue reading

HW Pick: “Empire” Casting Director Leah Daniels-Butler Speaks At Respectability Awards

Leah Daniels-Butler is a casting director and producer most notable for launching the careers of gifted actors like Best Actress Nominee and one-time Harem resident Gaborey Sidebe, star of the Academy Award winning film "Precious." Continue reading