“There’s always been an obligation to provide accessibility, but what accessibility means in a digital space has always been in question. What the DOJ has done is tell us, ‘This is the tool we’ll use to measure accessibility, down to the nitty gritty.’ It’s really helpful, as now we know how they’ll hold us accountable to ensure something is accessible,” said Gabe Merrell, director of access and deputy ADA coordinator in OSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.
June 9, 2019. Ali Stroker wins Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards. An actor, singer, and wheelchair user, Ali Stroker has been a trailblazer for disability representation on the stage. She was the first wheelchair user to graduate from the Tisch School of the Arts Drama Department at New York University. In 2015, she was the first wheelchair user to appear on Broadway, starring as Anna in the musical, Spring Awakening. For her performance as Ado Annie Carnes in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Oklahoma!, Stroker became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony Award in 2019.
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