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By Daniel Allott
Quick question: When was the last time you saw a character with a disability on TV?
If you're a fan of Glee or CSI, perhaps it was quite recently. If not, it may have been a while -- characters with disabilities comprise just 1% of primetime network TV roles.
In fact, only six of the 587 series-regular roles on scripted network primetime television last fall had disabilities, according to a recent study. And only one of those six was portrayed by a disabled actor.
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Robert David Hall, National Chair of the Tri-Union Performers with Disabilities Committee, talks to Tavis Smiley about being an actor, his music career and the I AM PWD Campaign.
Airdate July 7, 2010
Watch Interview Here
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