121. ranking every disabled character we’ve seen recently

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hi hello hey, ready for some representation?

A few years ago, we did an episode all about disability representation in media (with one of the greatest episode titles in Rare with Flair history), focusing specifically on blind characters in animated and live-action shows and movies. Since then, we’ve come across even more disabled characters (not just with vision impairments!) that we’re excited to talk about and rank for authenticity.

This time around, we’re expanding our scope, and with that comes the understanding that many of these characters represent disability communities we’re not part of, like the Deaf community. While we can’t speak for those experiences, we’ll still share our perspectives as members of the broader disability community and approach each portrayal with curiosity and care.

We had lots of fun talking about animated and live-action characters, but even included a book and toy, too! Did we miss any characters you love (or hate)? Send us an email at [email protected] and we’ll talk about it on a future episode!

Case and Cass sit on the floor indoors, close together and smiling as they look at a phone — Case + Cass after the HPS conference, 2025

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