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By Terri Mauro, About.com Guide to Special Children

Site of the Day: I AM PWD

Wednesday November 11, 2009

What It Is: Inclusion in the Arts and Media for People with Disabilities, "a global civil rights campaign seeking equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the entertainment and news media."

Who's In Charge: The campaign is a joint effort of Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild.

Why It's Worth Checking Out: The organization has been in the news this week for expressing concern over tonight's episode of Glee, which spotlights a character who uses a wheelchair played by an actor who does not.

Where to Start: Fact Sheet

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