Announcements
DWD Is a Proud Recipient of Support From the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls (posted 4/3/26)
The Divas With Disabilities™ Project is honored to share that we have been awarded a grant from the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls — a powerful affirmation that the work we do to elevate, represent, and empower Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities matters.
This support strengthens our ability to expand our programs, amplify authentic disability representation, and continue building spaces where our voices, stories, and leadership are centered and celebrated.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls for believing in our mission and investing in a future where girls and young women with disabilities are seen, supported, and uplifted. Their partnership fuels our commitment to breaking barriers, shifting narratives, and ensuring that disability inclusion is not an afterthought — but a driving force for equity.
We are over the moon and deeply proud of this recognition. Our work is not in vain, and this grant reminds us that others see the impact, the vision, and the unstoppable brilliance of our community.
Thank you, S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls, for standing with us. Together, we are creating a world where representation is real, powerful, and transformative.
Our New Divas With Disabilities Community Is Here!
Divas! We have something new and exciting to share with our community!
Over time, many of you have asked for a space where conversations could continue, resources could be easier to find, and connections could grow beyond social media. We’ve been listening.
We are officially introducing the Divas With Disabilities Community, our new dedicated online space created specifically for Black and Brown women and girls with disabilities and those who support this work.
This space allows us to:
• connect more intentionally
• share opportunities and resources
• host programs and discussions
• build relationships in a safer and more supportive environment
Facebook will still exist for announcements and updates, but the deeper conversations, resources, and engagement will now live inside our community.
There is no pressure to do everything at once. You can join, explore, and participate at your own pace.
Join us here:
https://divas-with-disabilities-community.mn.co/share/uy_xY3jmO_t-qsCG?utm_source=manual
Casting Call: Co‑Star Role for Scarpetta
Divas With Disabilities® is proud to share a new casting opportunity for disabled talent. Our partners at Arvold are seeking a woman in her 50s with a disability for a co‑star role in the upcoming series Scarpetta.
This is a meaningful chance to bring authentic disability representation to the screen—centered, visible, and valued.
Role Details
• Production: Scarpetta
• Casting Need: Woman in her 50s with a disability
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Shooting Window: March – July 2026
How to Submit
Scan the QR code in the graphic to review full details and submit your materials.
At DWD™, we remain committed to amplifying opportunities that honor the depth, talent, and lived experiences of disabled women. If this role aligns with you or someone in your network, we encourage you to share widely.
ATTENTION: OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING TV WRITERS!
ANARCHISTS UNITED FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 WRITERS DISCOVERY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The highly sought-after TV writing fellowship program continues its mission to nurture and accelerate the diversification of upcoming voices in the television industry with an updated curriculum and focus for the program.
Applications will be open from November 17, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
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