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NBCUniversal Teams with 1in4 Coalition in Diversity Plan for Disabled Representation

Comcast / October 31, 2022

NBCUniversal has joined the 1in4 Coalition’s mission to increase access, employment and authentic representation of disabled people on and off the screen.


The partnership furthers NBCUniversal’s commitment to disability representation and marks 1in4’s first partnership with a broadcast media and entertainment company.


“As we close out National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are excited to establish this new partnership with 1in4 Coalition, increasing the opportunities for, and representation of, the largest marginalized community in the United States,” said Craig Robinson, chief diversity officer at NBCUniversal.


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