DARCY Awards

The Easterseals DARCY Awards celebrate excellence in disability representation and inclusion across film, television, and digital and emerging media.

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After more than 40 years of impact and advocacy, the Media Access Awards are now the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards—aka The DARCYS.

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@EastersealSoCal @filmindependent Submissions for competitive awards categories open June 16. Follow @DARCYAwards and visit the link in bio for more.

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After more than 40 years of impact and advocacy, the Media Access Awards are now the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards—aka The DARCYS.

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@EastersealSoCal @filmindependent The DARCY Awards will stream live October 10 in Los Angeles.

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@EastersealSoCal @filmindependent Submissions for competitive awards categories open June 16. Follow @DARCYAwards and visit the link in bio for more.

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Presented by @eastersealsocal with @filmindependent co-producing and guidance from our talented Disability Advisory Committee, the DARCYS will celebrate authentic disability representation across film, TV & emerging media.

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The first look at the 2025 #MediaAccessAwards with @EastersealSoCal ! ✨🎬 Mark your calendars for the premiere on November 5 at 8PM PT on @PBSSoCal with additional broadcasts to follow.

Which is your favorite red carpet look of the night?

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Marissa Bode, Marlee Matlin and Nyle DiMarco to Be Honored at Media Access Awards 2025 (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/veX2aXQfXg

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ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET! #MediaAccessAwards with @EastersealSoCal will air on November 5 at 8PM PT on @PBSSoCal with additional broadcasts to follow, hosted by Tony Award-winner, @ALISTROKER! 🏆

And stay tuned as we count down to an unforgettable night! 🎬✨#eastersealsocal

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The Media Access Awards continues to celebrate the International Week of Deaf People with last year’s MAA performer @Natasha_Ofili and past host and presenter @NyleDiMarco. Catch Natasha’s groundbreaking performance of Coldplay’s feelslikeimfallinginlove on the PBS app.

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This week, #MediaAccessAwards proudly joins the global celebration of the International Week of Deaf People ✨, honoring culture and the remarkable achievements of the Deaf community. We’re thrilled to spotlight the many voices breaking barriers both on and off the screen.

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Media Access Awards, in collaboration with Easterseals, throughout the years. ✨

Since 2010, this now televised Emmy winning award ceremony has been honoring people with disabilities in TV and entertainment. We can’t wait for what’s in store this year!
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Experience the magic of the #MediaAccessAwards with Natasha Ofili’s performance of @coldplay’s “feelslikeimfallinginlove”, the song that she served as the creative director for on the music video.✨The show is airing on @worldchannel today at 4pm PT and tomorrow 12/16 at 2am PT.

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Throwing it back to a night of groundbreaking and heartwarming moments at the 2024 #MediaAccessAwards. The dedication to authentic representation lasts a lifetime.🌟Catch the show on PBS World (@worldchannel ) this Sun. 12/15 (4pm PT / 7pm ET) and Mon. 12/16 (2am PT / 5am ET).

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Celebrating breaking barriers in media! @MollyBOfficial chats with Shoshannah Stern about her journey and the importance of disability representation at the #MediaAccessAwards. 🌟 Stream the 2024 celebration on the PBS app.

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@jimmykimmel honors #MediaAccessAward co-founder Norman Lear’s incredible legacy during our 2024 show. A true pioneer in television, Norman’s work continues to shape storytelling and championing representation on screen. 🎥✨ #NormanLear

Stream the full show on the PBS app.

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Throwing it back to when #MediaAccessAwards social ambassador @MollyBOfficial spoke with @AlexReeveGivens on the red carpet about her father, Christopher Reeve, and his lasting impact in accessibility in front and behind the camera! 🎥 #ChristopherReeve #Batman #TBT

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This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are highlighting Eric Graise's extraordinary speech from the 2024 #MediaAccessAwards. He received the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award for his impactful work and dedication to disability representation. #IDPD2024 🏆

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Watch as Gaelynn Lea captivates the #MediaAccessAwards audience with her breathtaking performance at this year’s show 💫

If you missed our broadcast premiere, don’t worry – you can stream it on the PBS app. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous #Thanksgiving!

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@MollyBOfficial chats with #MediaAccessAwards 2024 artist Natasha Ofili about her first time performing @coldplay’s “Feels Like I’m Falling in Love” on stage and authentic representation in our culture! 🎶

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Last night, Michael J. Fox was honored with the Normal Lear-Geri Jewell Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 #MediaAccessAwards, celebrating his remarkable career and unwavering activism for Parkinson’s disease. We cannot thank him enough for being a part of our show. ❤️