Read an opinion piece examining how the public treated former Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel’s battle with mental illness and alcohol use. Read more here.
Overview: This piece investigated the practice of isolating school children, many of whom have disabilities. The journalists examined records from more than 100 school districts across Illinois, concluding that while seclusion is sometimes legal, in many instances it was used outside the bounds of the law in ways that were cruel and unjustified.
Overview: Elsen-Rooney explored what happened when the families of two boys from different backgrounds—living just 15 blocks apart in New York City—tried to get help for their children, both of whom struggled to learn to read.
Overview: Schulson takes a look at the science behind airplanes and wheelchairs and examines the challenges faced by people who use wheelchairs 30 years after the passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.
Overview: The project explored the systematic decisions that lawmakers, educators and state officials have made at every level, leading to a dire lack of access to resources, accommodations and Deaf teachers.
Overview: Williams exposed that not only are isolation rooms and restraint techniques misused in Albuquerque, New Mexico schools, but the actions are often kept secret.
Overview: This story revealed that changes in the law have meant that children with disabilities in Florida are being involuntarily committed to mental health facilities when it’s not always necessary.
While some of those with disabilities embrace the word “inspirational,” many others feel uncomfortable when the word is used to describe them. Read more here.
As if there aren’t enough barriers for people using mobility devices or who have low vision to find appropriate transportation, those who can afford to use Uber’s ride-share service are being discriminated against. Read more here.
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.
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.
These quick tips help employers and human resources and diversity and inclusion professionals better understand how disability fits in DEI. Read more here.