Disabled people are almost invisible on television.

Martha Goldberg is an 82-year-old widow who has one adult child, Debbie, who is 53.

Even in this time of edgy Netflix binge-worthy shows and more cute cat videos to watch on YouTube than you could ever squeeze into a lifetime, network TV still reaches millions of Americans, and is able to exert a profound and powerful impact on our culture.

Who gets to use a public restroom has become a big news story this year.