Sia Lashes Out At Autism Community Over Criticism Of Her Upcoming Movie
The pop star’s directorial debut, “Music,” centers on a nonverbal autistic teenager played by the neurotypical dancer Maddie Ziegler.
Elyse Wanshel
Elyse Wanshel is an award-winning journalist, based in New York City. She is currently a reporter for HuffPost, where she covers disability, culture, social issues, entertainment, crime and the occasional cute cat or dog. Elyse previously worked as a humor columnist for the Miami New Times.
The MDA Telethon Is Back. Many Disabled People Aren’t Happy About It.
“The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon” hurt the disabled community. Critics say Kevin Hart’s “reimagined” version still missed the mark.
Police Violence Against Black Disabled People Can’t Be Ignored Anymore
Both Black and disabled Americans experience police brutality at high rates. So why is the plight of Black disabled Americans an afterthought?
YouTuber Gave Up Adopted Chinese Son With Autism After Monetizing Him Online
“I wouldn’t trade him for anything!” parenting vlogger Myka Stauffer said about her adoptive son two years ago in a post that doubled as an ad for laundry detergent.
Nursing Home Workers Allegedly Filmed, Egged On Brawls Between Dementia Patients
“Punch her in the face,” one suspect apparently said, according to the documents.
Getting A Job While Disabled Is A Nightmare. This Is How Some Beat The Odds.
A rare partnership between a sports arena and a nonprofit is helping a vulnerable population score employment — and they’re thriving.
The Lynda Steele Show: Interview With Elyse Wanshel
HuffPost reporter Elyse Wanshel talks about the problem with Ali Stroker’s historic Tony win.
Ali Stroker’s Tony Win Was Monumental… And A Huge Slap In The Face
The actress’s award was a triumph for disabled representation, but how she received it was a sad reminder of the reality of ableism.
Disability Rights Activist Dies, Obit Says Insurance Company Denied Her Medication
Carrie Ann Lucas “died after an arbitrary denial from an insurance company caused a plethora of health problems,” her obituary states.
Opinion | HBO's ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Discriminates Against Blind People
The show will not have a feature that allows people with visual disabilities to watch. The rest of the network's programming doesn't either.
New York City's Public Transit Is A Nightmare For People With Disabilities
People with disabilities have to deal with overlooked flaws that are frankly insulting.
How 'The Shape Of Water' Makes People With Disabilities Feel Less Human
The movie, nominated for Best Picture, tells “disabled people [that they] should go and be with their kind,” one critic said.
Comics Perfectly Illustrate The BS People With Disabilities Put Up With
And yes, it can be funny.
Dustin From ‘Stranger Things’ Speaks Out About His Disability
“It’s not something [people] should be afraid of showing.”
The Disability Community Is Pissed AF About ‘Me Before You’
And you should be too.
