U.S.: broadcast TV characters with disabilities 2022

In the United States, the share of characters with disabilities on broadcast TV increased from the 2010-11 season to the 2020-21 season. However, it fell in the 2021-22, when 2.8 percent of characters season were disabled, down from 3.5 percent in the previous season.

Share of characters with disabilities on broadcast TV from the 2010-11 season to the 2021-22 season

Characteristic	Share of characters
2021-2022	2.8%
2020-2021	3.5%
2019-2020	3.1%
2018-2019	2.1%
2017-2018	1.8%
2016-2017	1.7%
2015-2016	0.9%
2014-2015	1.4%
2013-2014	1%
2012-2013	0.6%
2011-2012	0.8%
2010-2011	1%

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Release date

February 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2010-2011 season to 2021-2022 season

Supplementary notes

In its count, GLAAD included characters who would be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes people living with non-apparent disabilities such as cancer or HIV and AIDS.

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