Disabled Journalists Association
@discojourno.bsky.social
An inclusive community of disabled journalists working to improve accessibility across newsrooms and disability coverage.
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9 States Renew Challenge to Section 504 Mandate
By Sean Kelly
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February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
9 States Renew Challenge to Section 504 Mandate
By Sean Kelly
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By Sean Kelly
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(Recent) Disability News You Might Have Missed
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February 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
(Recent) Disability News You Might Have Missed
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Tonight's the night!
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This month’s gathering will include a training session on how media workers can enter into or sustain themselves in the audio production world through a disability-led lens. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez.
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This month’s gathering will include a training session on how media workers can enter into or sustain themselves in the audio production world through a disability-led lens. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez.
January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Tonight's the night!
Link to register:
discojourno.com/event/dja-co...
This month’s gathering will include a training session on how media workers can enter into or sustain themselves in the audio production world through a disability-led lens. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez.
Link to register:
discojourno.com/event/dja-co...
This month’s gathering will include a training session on how media workers can enter into or sustain themselves in the audio production world through a disability-led lens. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez.
TOMORROW! You’re Invited!
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
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This month’s community meeting will be held on January 29th from 6PM – 8PM EST
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link for More Information and to Registration:
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This month’s community meeting will be held on January 29th from 6PM – 8PM EST
January 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM
TOMORROW! You’re Invited!
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link for More Information and to Registration:
discojourno.com/event/dja-co...
This month’s community meeting will be held on January 29th from 6PM – 8PM EST
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Link for More Information and to Registration:
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This month’s community meeting will be held on January 29th from 6PM – 8PM EST
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! For only $69, take advantage of sessions on AI, fellowships, newsletters, and more! Plus, participate in the first-ever Pitch Fest! Register now: theiij.com/sessions-26
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 Freelance Conference on March 5 and 6! For only $69, take advantage of sessions on AI, fellowships, newsletters, and more! Plus, participate in the first-ever Pitch Fest! Register now: theiij.com/sessions-26
You’re Invited!
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
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January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
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January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
You’re Invited!
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
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#journalism #freelance #dja #disabledjournalist
January 2026 DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, January 29th, 6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
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Six Underreported Disability Stories We Hope Get More Coverage in 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Six Underreported Disability Stories We Hope Get More Coverage in 2026
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How Disabled Journalists Work: Sean Kelly
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January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
How Disabled Journalists Work: Sean Kelly
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Five Key Disability Stories to Watch in 2026
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January 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Five Key Disability Stories to Watch in 2026
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How Disabled Journalists Work: Ariana Martinez
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December 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How Disabled Journalists Work: Ariana Martinez
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Analysis: The Atlantic’s ‘Accommodation Nation’ is an Ableist Abomination
By John Loeppky
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December 18, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Analysis: The Atlantic’s ‘Accommodation Nation’ is an Ableist Abomination
By John Loeppky
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We are honored to receive a 2025 Disability Futures Fellow Nominated Award in honor of our organization’s work in the disability community. This is a one-time funding opportunity from United States Artists, supported by Ford Foundation and Mellon Foundation. @unitedstatesartists
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
We are honored to receive a 2025 Disability Futures Fellow Nominated Award in honor of our organization’s work in the disability community. This is a one-time funding opportunity from United States Artists, supported by Ford Foundation and Mellon Foundation. @unitedstatesartists
In light of his mention during yesterday's congressional hearing about the Trump administration's deportations, we're resharing our recent interview with Sae Joon Park.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
In light of his mention during yesterday's congressional hearing about the Trump administration's deportations, we're resharing our recent interview with Sae Joon Park.
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David Kiley's 'Wheel Head' Memoir Is a Wild Ride Through Para Sport History
By John Loeppky
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December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
David Kiley's 'Wheel Head' Memoir Is a Wild Ride Through Para Sport History
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There are only a few newsrooms in the country with dedicated disabled journalists?
Disabled journalists are woefully underrepresented in newsrooms.
We're changing that.
And, you can help!
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And select Disabled Journalists Association from the dropdown.
There are only a few newsrooms in the country with dedicated disabled journalists?
Disabled journalists are woefully underrepresented in newsrooms.
We're changing that.
And, you can help!
December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Donate Today:
communitypartners.org/donate/
And select Disabled Journalists Association from the dropdown.
There are only a few newsrooms in the country with dedicated disabled journalists?
Disabled journalists are woefully underrepresented in newsrooms.
We're changing that.
And, you can help!
communitypartners.org/donate/
And select Disabled Journalists Association from the dropdown.
There are only a few newsrooms in the country with dedicated disabled journalists?
Disabled journalists are woefully underrepresented in newsrooms.
We're changing that.
And, you can help!
DISABILITY IS A NATURAL PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
DISABILITY IS A NATURAL PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
MYTH
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
MYTH
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
MYTH
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
MYTH
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
MYTH
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
MYTH
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
MYTH
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
MYTH
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
MYTH
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
MYTH
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
MYTH
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
MYTH
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Do any of these sound familiar?
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Myth Busters
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Myth Busters
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How Journalists Can Create A Sustainable Freelance Business
December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How Journalists Can Create A Sustainable Freelance Business
December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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