‘It’s not like disabled actors haven’t existed.’ Jessy Yates made history at Yale Drama and now stars in Pulse on Netflix, but her journey highlights just how far the industry has to go.
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Dr. Daniel Grossman, emergency medicine physician, Mayo Clinic, served as a key consultant for Netflix’s new drama Pulse. Actor Jessy Yates shadowed Dr. Grossman to understand how he navigates fast-paced ER care—all from a wheelchair. https://t.co/x7Nlq1XPKA
Your new medical drama obsession is almost here...
Pulse, a new series set in Miami's busiest Level 1 Trauma center revolving around a tight-knit staff working to save lives, premieres April 3.
@sapphicswilder awww i love hearing this! can’t wait for you to watch. it was a joy creating a character that was complex, messy, and so damn smart — can’t wait for you to meet her!
@sapphicswilder we did our damnest to make sure the character’s experience was as honest as it could be for a disabled EM resident while not making that her entire obstacle. i hope you guys love Harper Simms as much as i’ve lover playing her!
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When disabled people ask “what happens to disabled people?” And we are met with “not everything’s about you?” This is what we mean.
Have you seen any physically disabled people evacuated from Gaza? Because I have yet to.
…and that is the point.
Emergency exit gates at three subway stations will soon take 15 seconds to open, MTA officials announced Monday, as part of an effort to crack down on the “super highway of fare evasion.” https://t.co/8ZfUydJtdh