Thoughtful perspectives on neurodiversity

Disability representation that actually matters for families

Disability visibility is missing from everyday media and marketing, and that absence has real costs for neurodivergent and disabled children and their families. In this article, Simone Eyles, founder of Disinfluencer, explains why authentic disability representation matters beyond tokenism. With 96% of disabilities invisible, she argues that disabled people are consumers and community members who deserve to be cast as heroes in everyday stories, not side characters. Learn what real representation looks like and seven concrete actions parents can take this week to demand visibility and build belonging.