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.