Hi,

What if one has a disability ? Should that information be included in a resume ? And if so, then under what section in the resume should it be included under ?

I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance !

If the physical challenge is immediately apparent, yes. I'd include it.

I shot a woman last year who was completely blind, and it generated her lots of interest. Apparently, producers want a percentage of actors with disabilities to consider for specific roles, and it wouldn't hurt to include it.

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I represent a few disabled actors. What is your disability?

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Originally posted by actingdan:
Hi,

What if one has a disability ? Should that information be included in a resume ? And if so, then under what section in the resume should it be included under ?

I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance !

I am legally blind and say so on my resume but not on postcard.

If I was wheelchair bound, I would list it on the resume. its a part of who I am.. I might even use the international symbok in the corner of the headshot if the disability was something that can affect my being cast. such as missing one arm or other highly visable or otherwise important details.

Ok, thank you all for your posts !

Which brings the next question, where within the resume should I include the disability info ?

Thanks again !

Good question.

The first line on a resume should always be your name, the second line your union affiliations (if any), then your contact information and your physical characteristics (hair and eye color, height and weight).

Since all disabilities are physical characteristics, logic tells me to place it there, right on top.

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