The Geena Davis Institute has released a new Toolkit for the State of Disability Representation on Television, giving creators clear guidance grounded in data from scripted TV series between 2016 and 2023. The research shows that while disability visibility has increased, significant gaps remain in casting, character depth, and narrative prominence. This resource translates those findings into practical recommendations for writers, producers, and executives who want to move beyond stereotypes and tokenism. By outlining concrete steps for authentic casting and storytelling, the toolkit helps the industry close representation gaps. When television reflects lived experience accurately, audiences gain understanding—and opportunity expands.
View the Toolkit for the State of Disability Representation on Television here.