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As concerns over a new Covid-19 resurgence grow, advocates have been pushing back on the administration’s decision to roll back recommended restrictions and are urging officials to reconsider implementing restrictions such as masking. Read more here.
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The Journalism Salute podcast features Susan LoTempio and Kristin Gilger of The National Center on Disability and Journalism discussing how to write about disability and what listeners can do to support the work of NCDJ. Listen here.
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These quick tips help employers and human resources and diversity and inclusion professionals better understand how disability fits in DEI. Read more here.
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Disabled individuals have been impacted the hardest due to their fixed incomes based upon supplemental security insurance, minimum wages, and other limited government programs. Read more here.
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Ten years ago, NBA player Chris Wright was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He relearned how to walk, run and play basketball again. Read more here.
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To fight disability bullying, people of all backgrounds and roles need to not only refrain from these bullying behaviors, but also engage with and refute the kinds of thinking and assumptions that prompt them. Read more here.
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Jodi Hausen shares her thoughts on ableism. Read more here.
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The New York Times’ inaugural disability reporting fellow shares tips on how to improve disability reporting. The fellowship is part of a partnership between The New York Times and the National Center on Disability and Journalism. Read more here.
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The impact of coronavirus grief is far-reaching. In 2020, researchers came up with an indicator to measure that impact called the COVID-19 bereavement multiplier. For every COVID death in the U.S., nine surviving Americans will lose a grandparent, parent, sibling, spouse or child, according to the analysis. Read more here.
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The New York Times’ inaugural disability reporting fellow shares tips on how to improve reporting on people with disabilities. Read more here.
