Disability Belongs is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in
how society views and values disabled people. Through its entertainment and news media initiatives, Disability Belongs partners with studios, production companies, writers, independent creatives, and others in the industry to redefine narratives around disability and ensure disabled people can shape the storytelling process.
The Golden Globe Foundation has provided longstanding support for the award-winning Disability Belongs Entertainment Lab, which elevates disabled creatives, focusing on building community, networking, and career advancement.
The Lab is a free, virtual five-month-long program that supports the advancement of disabled creatives working in development, production and/or post-production. Each year, up to 25 Fellows enjoy:
• Interactive presentations and workshops with executives from major studios, networks, and production companies
• Informal networking with program participants and alumni
• Opportunities to pursue independent creative pursuits (script, short film) and receive feedback through mentorship, project workshops, and table-reads
Disability Belongs added intensive sessions for Fellows looking for more advanced career opportunities in specific creative areas. In 2024, 29 Fellows participated in six intensives including physical production, writing for animation, episodic writing for comedy and drama, and documentary filmmaking.
