Nielsen examined the representation of disability-related themes, visuals, and topics in TV advertisements. Nearly 450,000 primetime ads on broadcast and cable TV were analyzed in February 2021. Key findings include:1.) 26% of Americans are living with a disability.— Only 1% of ads studied included representation of disability-related themes, visuals, or topics.2.) 3% of the $57 … Continue reading Visibility of Disability: Portrayals of Disability in Advertising
