Since its debut, the Disney Junior animated series Firebuds has introduced several disabled characters within the setting of its fantastical world where talking vehicles live, work, and play with the humans who drive them. “It means so much to me because I feel like kids with all types of cultures and disabilities deserve to have more role models that look like them… Representation matters more than we know.”įirebuds -Available on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+ “I’m amazed with Marvel because they are doing such a great job with diversity and representation,” she told D23. Cox, who is a Deaf, Native American amputee, will reprise her role in Echo, coming exclusively to Disney+ later this year. My strengths are different than most and have a place here in this universe.”Īlaqua Cox made her MCU debut as Deaf Indigenous Tracksuit Mafia leader Maya Lopez, who is determined to make Clint Barton pay for his own vengeful deeds, in Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye, which debuted on Disney+ in 2021.
“Finally, the world sees how I exist as a Deaf individual. “Being cast as a powerful entity who happens to be Deaf is groundbreaking,” Ridloff told D23.
The film, which features an exciting new team of Super Heroes-ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years-follows the events of Avengers: Endgame. As part of this year’s observance, we’ve amassed a selection of creative content available to watch on Disney’s streaming platforms, social channels, and linear networks. From the first Deaf Super Hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to inclusive animated series, there’s sure to be something that captures your interest.ĭeaf actress Lauren Ridloff plays speedster Makkari in Eternals (2021), joining a star-studded cast and making history as the first Deaf Super Hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This July marks the 33rd anniversary of Disability Pride Month, and we are celebrating the diversity and intersectionality of those with disabilities within The Walt Disney Company and beyond.
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