Media Access Awards Rebrands as Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys)
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Arushi Jacob
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Summary
The Media Access Awards, originally founded in 1979 by Norman Lear, have been rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys). The initiative is led by Easterseals Disability Services and disability community leaders, with Film Independent as co-producer. The rebranding introduces a modern identity, expanded mission, and broader cultural reach, including the creation of a Disability Advisory Committee composed of disabled individuals to guide the awards' direction.
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Originally founded in 1979 by Norman Lear, the newly named Darcys aims to introduce a modern identity, an expanded mission, and a broader cultural reach with the updated model.
Easterseals has created a Disability Advisory Committee, a group of disabled individuals to guide the awards' direction.
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