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Posted on August 30, 2013

Sophisticated Prosthetics Help Liberate Disabled Adventurers

Disabled thrill-seekers are finding “liberation through technology,” according to NPR. Eric Whitney with “All Things Considered” profiled companies producing innovative prosthetics that allow amputees and those with other disabilities to rock climb, kayak, mountain bike and more.

Posted in adaptive sports, assistive technology, physical accessibility, recreation Tagged extreme sports, prosthetics

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People with disabilities make up at least 19 percent of the U.S. population or 54.4 million people. The goal of the NCDJ is to provide support and guidance for journalists as they cover people with disabilities.

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Disability Language Style Guide

The NCDJ has released an updated version of its popular disability language style guide in both English and Spanish for journalists and professionals who report or write about disabilities.

Access the guide at https://ncdj.org/style-guide/.

Training sessions available

The NCDJ conducts training for journalists and other communications professionals who want to improve their coverage of disability. Sessions can be tailored to meet different needs, but basic training addresses issues related to language choices, framing of disability stories, selection of visuals, and interviewing people with disabilities.

Sessions can be conducted virtually or in person. Fees vary.

For more information, contact NCDJ Director Kristin Gilger at kristin.gilger@asu.edu.

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