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Savannah State University Disabilities Portrayed on The Media Presentation
Each day, there are individuals in the media either portrayed positively or negatively. For example, do you
ever hear news reporters say, “The Mentally Retarded Person?” That is a negative
portrayal. Or have you seen where there are now individuals with Down Syndrome who
are models? That is a positive portrayal to let people know that individuals with
disabilities can do things that individuals without disabilities do. I want you to investigate
the portrayal with disabilities of individuals in popular media. You will include at least
three specific examples from movies, television, news stories, social media, and/or
magazines of media portrayal of disabilities. The examples may be positive or negative.
In a PPT presentation, you will critically analyze the media’s portrayal of individuals
with disabilities. Your PPT should include the following:
At least three examples of different portrayal of disabilities in the media (cannot
be of the same gender)
Characteristics of the disabilities
Example of the persons work
Links to the example, pictures of the example, etc. You must document where you
found the portrayal
An explanation of your reaction to each portrayal positive or negative and your
reason.
Your learning center consist of students with exceptionalities, use this assignment
as a career awareness
