From record-breaking temperatures to environmental hazards, performers and writers with disabilities discuss what they're facing on the line and how they're working to create a more inclusive strike.
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“If a sidewalk is too narrow, it’s really hard to turn around in a wheelchair. For folks with disabilities related to hearing or sensitivity to loud noises and big crowds, you can feel overwhelmed being in that space, even if you are walking around,” says Monica Lucas, a pre-WGA writer who previously worked in political activism.
Bruno, who is based in New York and was given the option to help wrangle the line due to issues maneuvering her scooter over street curbs, agrees. “The strike captains have been great. They’ve tried to help,” she says, adding that captains have information about accessible restrooms and can respond to questions.SAG-AFTRA members on the picket line outside Warner Bros. Discovery Headquarters in New York City.
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