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‘Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just a Disability Consultant,’ Demands Letter From Dozens of Creators

Posted on March 24, 2023

Originally published March 24, 2023 by Variety
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A billboard on the corner of a building reads: Hire Disabled Writers, not just a disability consultant

A group committed to advancing the work of screenwriters with disabilities released an open letter asking producers to hire writers with disabilities for film and television projects in place of being hired as low-paid consultants.

Read the full story from Variety here.

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