18 Netflix Shows Committed to Representing People With Disabilities

This family-friendly series revolves around an 11-year-old boy navigating public school for the first time alongside his emotional support dog, Dude, who helps Noah manage his social anxiety disorder. Noah is also supported by his best friend Amara, who uses a wheelchair due to her muscular dystrophy. Rather than ever framing either character as an object of pity, this sweet, lighthearted show works as a vehicle for families to discuss and better understand both visible and invisible disabilities.

Watch The Healing Powers of Dude on Netflix.