#speechless abc

Speechless is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from September 21, 2016, to April 12, 2019. The sitcom explores the serious and humorous challenges a family faces with a teenager with a disability.

JJ — a high schooler who has a biting wit and sense of humor, and is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. JJ communicates by using headgear with a laser pointer to indicate various words, letters, and numbers on a board attached to his wheelchair. [wiki]

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Haven’t watched a lot of tv recently so I’ll give the 3 i’ve watched most recently and the top 5 in general

1: Killing Eve

2: Wynonna Earp

3: Doctor Who

1: Bojack Horseman

2: Killing Eve

3: Death note

4: Speechless

5 Archer

((Me four years ago right after Gem Harvest: DiMeo/Demayo family reunion to give excuse for Speechless crossover, I even made a family tree to demonstrate the concept of this connection (I had linked to this, but Tumblr didn’t like that)

Me like a week ago: Steven meets Luz from the Owl House and finds out she can do magic? Maybe they’re in the waiting room of the same therapy practice?? (This is probably the least “out there” crossover idea)

Me like a day ago: Steven goes to the titular school of PBS Kids’ “Hero Elementary” as a child and as a result is at least a tad less likely to completely derail in his late teens (but might still do it anyway since “have normal childhood experiences” wasn’t his only problem, even though peers with powers and eventual burdens to bear equal another support circle? IDK) oh gosh did I just come up with a gritty AU for a children’s show about superheroes and science?

Me like an hour ago: Steven ends up in Qyah on his road trip, meets Molly from Molly of Denali??

Me literally just now: Steven... Odd Squad... IDK but there’s something there

Deadwater Fell (2020) Channel 4, UK David Tennant plays a country doctor whose wife and children perish in a tragic house fire. His disabled daughter Charlotte (Lilac Rose Jackson) is featured in numerous flashbacks which highlight the cracks in the family’s facade, as the police unravel the mystery surrounding their deaths.

The Politician (2019-) Netflix In this outlandish comedy drama about a high school election Ryan Haddad plays Andrew; a teenager who likes to get high, he isn’t afraid to let the future president know a thing or two about his supposedly cancer-stricken running mate.

Special (2019-2021) Netflix: The first ever 15 minute Netflix show introduces a gay 20-something with mild CP (Ryan O’ Connell) who starts an internship at a magazine and decides to lie about his disability.

The Heights (2019-2020) ABC, Australia: This show explores the relationship between residents of an inner-city social housing block and those in the surrounding gentrified community. Characters include sassy schoolgirl Sabine (Bridie McKim) who navigates parental boundaries, boyfriends, sex and female solidarity at her new school in Arcadia Heights.

9-1-1 (2018-) Fox, USA: The show, which centers on first responders in L.A. features Eddie, a veteran and single Dad to Christopher (Gavin McHugh). This programme showcases important issues like service provision for persons with disabilities during natural disasters, as well as the impact of guilt/abandonment on parent-child relationships.

Speechless (2016-2019) ABC, USA This sitcom features JJ (Micah Fowler) a cheeky, non-verbal teen who rolls through life with his wacky family in tow. This show explores the nuances of ableism with heartfelt hilarity. Topics include ‘inspiration porn’ and damaging double standards for persons with disabilities.