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Disabled Journalist Network

@DisabledJourNet

Connecting disabled journalists around the world. Created and run by @seven_standen.

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Joined April 2023
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In recent years, we’ve seen the rise of diversity in journalism, with more opportunities being opened up to create multicultural spaces. This has been a positive movement, which has aimed to make journalism a less exclusive industry and make sure that it is more (1/6)
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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me... but what if words can hurt all of us? The latest DJN blog is about the importance of language when talking about #disability. (Spoiler: yes, we do talk about #RosieJones 📺) disabilityjournalistnetwork.…
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Empoword Journalism@empowordjournos6 Jul 2023
Freelancing has many benefits for disabled people, you can work from the comfort of your own home, choose your hours and more. However, as the Disabled Journalist Network shares in this thread, that doesn’t mean freelancing is easy! #NationalFreelancersDay #DisabledPrideMonth
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When we talk about the difficulties of journalism, a lot of people focus on the workplace and/or getting a place there! Freelancing is a great alternative for most disabled people. But that doesn't mean freelancing is easy... 🧵
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We’re on Threads as disabledjournalistnetwork! 💜
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Flick Williams
@flickhwilliams4 Jul 2023
URGENT. CALL TO ACTION. Calling all disabled people and our allies to be ready for the fight of our ‘rail travelling’ lives ❗️This flies in the face of supporting sustainable, accessible travel. It is discriminatory & excluding. IT MUST NOT SUCEED ‼️
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@ABCommuters4 Jul 2023
🚨 BREAKING: Sources confirm that @Mark_J_Harper has just "pressed go" on the plans. Train operators will announce consultations tomorrow on 1,000 ticket offices up for closure. We understand that: "Ministers want ticket offices closed by Christmas."
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Transport for All@TransportForAll5 Jul 2023
Given the size and scale of the ticket office closures, with such profound impacts on disabled people, it is staggering that disabled people and our orgs have not had the opportunity to influence this policy at a National level. (1/4)
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In a guide for what language to use when writing about disabilities, what needs to be included?
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When we talk about the difficulties of journalism, a lot of people focus on the workplace and/or getting a place there! Freelancing is a great alternative for most disabled people. But that doesn't mean freelancing is easy... 🧵
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The constant grind of freelancing is incredibly frustrating, difficult, and often ableist in nature. While many disabled journalists freelance, it doesn't mean it's easy! And we often forget we aren't alone in our struggles. It's a systemic problem!
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What other problems do you experience when freelancing? What's the biggest issue you've come up against? For me, the lack of replies to emails is the most frustrating thing. Uncertainty and no clear answers are really hard to deal with as an autistic person!
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Inclusion London@InclusionLondon29 Jun 2023
Many first-time wheelchair users receive little or no training on how to use their wheelchair properly. Could you speak to the BBC about your recent experience starting to use a wheelchair and the support (or lack of) that you got? Message us if so. Filming 5th July in London.
Interested in speaking to the media? There are 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, but many first-time wheelchair users receive little or no training on how to use their wheelchair properly. Speak to the BBC about your recent experience starting to use a wheelchair. Filming in London, Wednesday 5th July 2023. Message us to be put in contact. Inclusion London logo.

ALT Interested in speaking to the media? There are 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK, but many first-time wheelchair users receive little or no training on how to use their wheelchair properly. Speak to the BBC about your recent experience starting to use a wheelchair. Filming in London, Wednesday 5th July 2023. Message us to be put in contact. Inclusion London logo.

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