Each day, there are individuals in the media either portrayed positively or negatively

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:

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At least three examples of different portrayal of disabilities in the media (cannot

be of the same gender)

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Characteristics of the disabilities

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Example of the persons work

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Links to the example, pictures of the example, etc. You must document where you

found the portrayal

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An explanation of your reaction to each portrayal positive or negative and your

reason.

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Your learning center consist of students with exceptionalities, use this assignment

as a career awareness