Disabled Journalists Association
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An inclusive community of disabled journalists working to improve accessibility across newsrooms and disability coverage.
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DISABILITY IS A NATURAL PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
DISABILITY IS A NATURAL PART OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
About 1 in 4 adults have a disability.
Understanding disability deepens our empathy, strengthens our relationships, and helps everyone better support and advocate for a more inclusive world.
MYTH
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
MYTH
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
"Most people with a disability
are born with it."
FACT
80 percent of disabilities are acquired during the ages of 16-84.
MYTH
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
MYTH
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
"Disabled people get free healthcare, which pays for medical equipment and caregiving costs."
FACT
We wish. In fact, although programs like Medicaid and Medicare exist, there are strict eligibility requirements, including limits on income and assets.
MYTH
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
MYTH
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
"Covid testing and masking are unnecessary."
FACT
Covid is still out here, people.
And chronically ill people are still at risk.
As of late October, the U.S. was still seeing nearly 30,000 cases a week.
MYTH
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
MYTH
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
Covid is the new flu.
FACT Both are respiratory viruses, COVID-19 spreads faster, causes more severe illness, & carries a far higher risk of long-term complications—especially for people with disabilities or chronic conditions. Flu rarely leads to long-term disability; COVID-19 often does.
MYTH
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
MYTH
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
"Vaccines cause autism!
Everything causes autism!"
MYTH
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
November 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
MYTH
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Using acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Do any of these sound familiar?
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Everything from Tylenol to vaccines cause autism.
Disabled people can’t [work, travel, make love, socialize, drive].
Covid is over and masks are no longer necessary. Disabled people get everything free.
FACT
These are all false.
Myth Busters
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Myth Busters
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How to avoid a scuffle with misinformed
family members DJA Holiday Edition
How Journalists Can Create A Sustainable Freelance Business
December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How Journalists Can Create A Sustainable Freelance Business
December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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#dja #journalist #journalism #DisabledJournalists #freelance #CommunityMeeting
December 2025 Disabled Journalists Association Community Story Meeting
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Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00PM ET for the next session in the Disability Narrative Webinar Series! Journalist and disability advocate John Loeppky will enlighten us on the topic of Leveling the Field: Coverage of Parasport. RSVP today! ⤵️
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November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Join us on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00PM ET for the next session in the Disability Narrative Webinar Series! Journalist and disability advocate John Loeppky will enlighten us on the topic of Leveling the Field: Coverage of Parasport. RSVP today! ⤵️
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How Disabled Journalists Work: Sonali Gupta
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How Disabled Journalists Work: Sonali Gupta - Disabled Journalists Association
As part of our ongoing series, Disabled journalists share how they work and how we can create a more inclusive and accessible media industry
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
How Disabled Journalists Work: Sonali Gupta
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He Won a Purple Heart, Came Back with PTSD — Then Trump Deported Him
By Sean Kelly
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By Sean Kelly
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He Won a Purple Heart, Came Back with PTSD — Then Trump Deported Him - Disabled Journalists Association
After self-deporting, Park says his current existence in Korea is challenging. His military service-related PTSD is worse than ever, he says
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November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
He Won a Purple Heart, Came Back with PTSD — Then Trump Deported Him
By Sean Kelly
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What Exactly is Zohran Mamdani’s Disability Platform?
by John Loeppky
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by John Loeppky
Image Description: Zohra Mamdani sits alone at a table in an ornate, mostly empty restaurant, resting his head on his hand.
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What Exactly is Zohran Mamdani’s Disability Platform? - Disabled Journalists Association
With Mamdani’s meteoric rise, questions persist about his disability policies prior to the November 4 general election
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November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
What Exactly is Zohran Mamdani’s Disability Platform?
by John Loeppky
Image Description: Zohra Mamdani sits alone at a table in an ornate, mostly empty restaurant, resting his head on his hand.
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by John Loeppky
Image Description: Zohra Mamdani sits alone at a table in an ornate, mostly empty restaurant, resting his head on his hand.
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DJA Community Meeting — TODAY!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: DJA Community Meeting . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
This is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support, information-sharing, and community building.
As a rule, all information shared among group members in these meetings should rema...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
DJA Community Meeting — TODAY!
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Disabled to the Front: Nashville's Punk
Professor Redefines Access and Joy
By Sonali Gupta
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Professor Redefines Access and Joy
By Sonali Gupta
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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Disabled to the Front: Nashville's Punk
Professor Redefines Access and Joy
By Sonali Gupta
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Professor Redefines Access and Joy
By Sonali Gupta
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"We believe that we’ll look back on how Long COVID was covered thirty years from now and see The Sick Times as a key light in the darkness of denial.”
Thanks for including @thesicktimes.org among so many great newsletters, @jloeppky.com!
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Thanks for including @thesicktimes.org among so many great newsletters, @jloeppky.com!
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5 disability-led newsletters to explain this dumpster fire of a world we're living in - Disabled Journalists Association
As a Disability-led organization, we think it’s important to share the wealth. Here are five newsletters that we think you should read.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"We believe that we’ll look back on how Long COVID was covered thirty years from now and see The Sick Times as a key light in the darkness of denial.”
Thanks for including @thesicktimes.org among so many great newsletters, @jloeppky.com!
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Thanks for including @thesicktimes.org among so many great newsletters, @jloeppky.com!
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Trump nixes special education agency, lays off staff amid shutdown
By John Loeppky
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#News
By John Loeppky
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#News
Trump nixes special education agency, lays off staff amid shutdown - Disabled Journalists Association
This office monitored compliance for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a 1975 law commonly known as the IDEA.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Trump nixes special education agency, lays off staff amid shutdown
By John Loeppky
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#News
By John Loeppky
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#News
Alabama wants to execute a man with intellectual disabilities. Thats unconstitutional, legal advocates say
By R.L. Nave
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By R.L. Nave
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October 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Alabama wants to execute a man with intellectual disabilities. Thats unconstitutional, legal advocates say
By R.L. Nave
New on www.discojourno.com
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By R.L. Nave
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You're Invited!
September 2025 DJA
Community Support Zoom Meeting
THIS WEEK !
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Registration Link:
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Topic:
The importance of Disabled editors in newsrooms.
September 2025 DJA
Community Support Zoom Meeting
THIS WEEK !
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Registration Link:
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Topic:
The importance of Disabled editors in newsrooms.
September 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You're Invited!
September 2025 DJA
Community Support Zoom Meeting
THIS WEEK !
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Registration Link:
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Topic:
The importance of Disabled editors in newsrooms.
September 2025 DJA
Community Support Zoom Meeting
THIS WEEK !
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT / 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Registration Link:
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Topic:
The importance of Disabled editors in newsrooms.
Hoop Dreams: U.S. and India Team Up for Wheelchair Basketball Cultural Exchange
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September 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Hoop Dreams: U.S. and India Team Up for Wheelchair Basketball Cultural Exchange
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How Disabled Journalists Work:
Ashley Castillo
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Ashley Castillo
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September 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
How Disabled Journalists Work:
Ashley Castillo
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Meet the groups fighting the growing ‘national scandal of destitute elderly, disabled people’ By Felice J. Freyer
Image: A black man with a gray afro wearing glasses sitting next to an older white woman with gray hair—both are looking at a tablet.
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Meet the groups fighting the growing 'national scandal of destitute elderly, disabled people' - Disabled Journalists Association
As housing costs rise, organizations responsible for people’s medical care are realizing that to ensure their clients have a place to live, they must venture outside their lanes. And among older adult...
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September 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Meet the groups fighting the growing ‘national scandal of destitute elderly, disabled people’ By Felice J. Freyer
Image: A black man with a gray afro wearing glasses sitting next to an older white woman with gray hair—both are looking at a tablet.
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Image: A black man with a gray afro wearing glasses sitting next to an older white woman with gray hair—both are looking at a tablet.
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You're Invited! August 2025
DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT | 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Training Session: How journalists can leverage arts-style funding streams.
Presented by Ariana Martinez.
Learn More and Register:
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DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT | 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Training Session: How journalists can leverage arts-style funding streams.
Presented by Ariana Martinez.
Learn More and Register:
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August 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
You're Invited! August 2025
DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT | 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Training Session: How journalists can leverage arts-style funding streams.
Presented by Ariana Martinez.
Learn More and Register:
tinyurl.com/dja-aug2025
DJA Community Support Zoom Meeting
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
6-8pm ET / 5pm CT | 4pm MT / 3pm PT
Training Session: How journalists can leverage arts-style funding streams.
Presented by Ariana Martinez.
Learn More and Register:
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From Wellness Farms to Budget Cuts, How RFK jr.’s Misguided Policies Threaten Disabled People.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From Wellness Farms to Budget Cuts, How RFK jr.’s Misguided Policies Threaten Disabled People.
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