Four months after “CODA” won the Oscar for best picture, deaf actors, writers, directors and showrunners say they are being lifted by the tide of the film’s success.⁠ ⁠ A heartfelt dramedy about a child of deaf adults (CODA) who is torn between her creative passions and supporting her family, “CODA” has placed a spotlight on Hollywood’s deaf community—in particular the actor Troy Kotsur, whose role in the film earned him best supporting actor at the Oscars. Just this week, he was announced as the star of a new series for Disney +, based on the true story of a deaf high-school football team. ⁠ ⁠ Mr. Kotsur said that people who have never experienced deaf culture can perceive an irrevocable communication gap between deaf and hearing people. “Finally, I’m seeing that fear start to evaporate,” he said. “‘CODA’ is what bridged those two communities.”⁠ ⁠ Major studios and celebrity producers are picking up projects that would have previously been dismissed, and filmmakers are placing deaf performers and creatives in high-profile roles. At the same time, children’s shows and reality television have made greater efforts to showcase characters and participants who are deaf or hard of hearing. It’s a major shift for an industry where deaf representation has been scarce. Read more at the link in bio. (🖊️: Robbie Whelan, 📷️: Jeff Kravitz/Filmmagic/Getty Images)