Tips for Reporters on Disability and the Economy
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Journalists reporting on disability might find these tips and angles helpful for covering the economy and disability, including details on ABLE accounts. Read more
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Webinar: How People with Disabilities Are Represented on TV
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NCDJ advisory board member Beth Haller will host a webinar on the TV representation of people with disabilities on April 5. A disability and media scholar, Haller will talk about the rise of TV shows including ABC’s “Speechless.” Read more
How Parents are Grappling with Zika in Brazil
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In impoverished areas of Brazil, new parents are dealing with the effects of the Zika virus on newborns. Read more
University of Texas Elects First Physically Disabled Student President
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Alejandrina Guzman is the first student body president elected at University of Texas at Austin with physical disabilities. Read more
Tips for Journalists for Avoiding Ableism
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The Tumblr page “What is Ableism” has added a helpful tip sheet journalists explaining ableism and how to avoid it in reporting. Read more
Photographer’s Work Aims to Shatter Cliches
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A photographer from North Wales is using their work to change the world’s perspective on disability. The unique photos show people with disabilities sharing something about their own dreams or ambitions. Read more
Boxer Creates Class for People with Disabilities
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Boxer Derry Matthews tells The Guardian why he started a boxing class for people with disabilities and why he wants it to catch on worldwide. The initiative was born out of a social media friendship. Read more
GOP Plan to Repeal and Replace the Affordable Care Act
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Republican lawmakers revealed plans to repeal former president Barack Obama’s healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act. Under the legislation proposed by the GOP, Americans would no longer face a penalty for not having health coverage. Read more
Bias in Transplants for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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People with intellectual disabilities are fighting bias at U.S. organ transplant programs, The Washington Post reports. Now, advocates are fighting for federal and state laws to clarify that this bias should not be allowed when considering a patient’s transplant eligibility. Read more
Black Children With Disabilities More Likely Targets of Discipline at Public Schools
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An NBC investigation reveals that disciplinary actions in America’s public schools are far more likely to affect black children with disabilities than any other group. Read more