Increasing Authentic Representation

Authentic disability representation on and off the camera is a priority for NBCUniversal. We strive to bring these stories and voices to light. To do this, we partner with external organizations who are leaders in authentic disability representation.

Ruderman Family Foundation

We joined the Ruderman Family Foundation’s commitment to audition actors with disabilities with each new studio production.

1in4 Coalition

We partner with 1in4 Coalition to increase access, employment, and authentic representation of disabled people on and off the camera.

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

Our work with Easterseals advances inclusion, and access to employment for young adults with disabilities participating in Easterseals Youth Transition Programs in select markets across the country. 

Making Space

NBC Sports and Making Space are working together to increase employment opportunities for disabled talent.

Exceptional Minds

Our film studios work with Exceptional Minds to help advance their mission to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in animation, visual effects, 3D gaming, and other related fields in the entertainment industry.

Lights! Camera! Access!

Lights Camera Access is a career exploration and incubator program that empowers media professionals, filmmakers and storytellers with disabilities to launch their careers.

Peacock’s Celebrating Disability On Screen

Peacock’s featured collection, Celebrating Disability On Screen highlights films and TV shows with authentic disability representation.

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Spurring the Development of More Accessible Content and Experiences

We aim to create content and experiences that are more inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities.

We are continually increasing how much of our content offers live audio description for blind and visually impaired viewers, including the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Special and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Special

We strive to maximize how content offers traditional accessibility capabilities like closed captioning, audio and video description, and large text capabilities.

At Universal Destinations & Experiences, attractions include sensory-friendly shows, closed captioning options, and Braille menus. Nearly 70% of the attractions and rides at Universal Orlando Resort, including Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, have been designed to enable guests to either remain in their own wheelchair or seamlessly transfer into a modified ride vehicle. 

Fostering a Culture of Inclusion that Represents and Supports People of All Abilities

At NBCUniversal, we work every day to create and foster a culture of inclusion across our company that represents and supports people of all abilities.

NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab is a signature and award-winning initiative of NBCUnites, the company’s corporate social impact brand. The Creative Impact Lab harnesses NBCUniversal’s storytelling expertise to give back in the communities where we live and work. We do this by providing grants to nonprofit creative agencies that employ young creatives to develop much-needed marketing assets for nonprofit partners, helping them tell their story. Final assets created in the Lab are featured across the networks and platforms of NBCUniversal and Comcast, providing nonprofit clients with powerful exposure. 

All year round, we empower our employees to contribute to the causes and nonprofits they love through our Matching Gift program—which has already matched employee donations to 2,700 organizations. Throughout the year, employees can partake in volunteer experiences and projects facilitated by NBCUnites, including during Season of Service and Volunteer Month. Over the past five years, our company has engaged over 30,000 employee volunteers.

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants 

To make a meaningful impact in our local communities and address their unique needs, NBCUniversal and the NBC and Telemundo owned stations launched NBCU Local Impact Grants which provides $2.5M in grants annually to more than 80+ organizations. 

Season of Service

Our annual holiday volunteering initiative allows employees to give back to their communities. From kit packing to mentoring, employees celebrate the holidays through volunteerism. 

Volunteer Month

During April, employees are empowered to volunteer in honor of Volunteer Month. Employees can create their own volunteer events for their team as well as participate in events hosted by NBCUnites. Internationally, employees participate in NBCUnites Cares Day, making an impact in communities across the globe. 

Employee Mentorship

Career Inspiration Camp

A two-day career camp in which students learn what a career in media and entertainment could look like. Students participate in informational interviews, interpreting job descriptions and vision boarding for the future. Employee mentors connect with students and mentor them throughout their two-day experience.  

Creative Connections

Creative Connections is an opportunity for early career and emerging talent from partner organizations to network with NBCUniversal Creatives, learn from executives, and gain advice for their career journeys.

Pro Bono Programs

Throughout the year, NBCU employees have opportunities to provide skills-based consulting services to nonprofit organizations. Employees specializing in legal, marketing, communications, human resources and project management provide insights and advice to community partners in programs ranging from one day to four weeks. 

Taproot

In this unique consulting event, teams of NBCUniversal employees help solve real challenges from NBCUnites company partners based in NY, NJ and CT. Employees are matched with a nonprofit challenge based on their areas of expertise. Participants develop transferable skills, make new connections, and provide real support to a local nonprofit. 

America on Tech Fellowships

Comcast NBCUniversal hosts two eight-week Fellowship programs focused on Cybersecurity and Data Science for America On Tech alumni and college students currently majoring or interested in exploring a career in technology. The fellowships provide professional development skills through hands-on experience and facilitate valuable relationships with mentors.

Monthly Volunteer Events

Each month, NBCUnites offers a volunteer event for employees to participate in, including both in-person and virtual opportunities employees can do with their teams or individually.