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Equal Access Public Media (EAPM)
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A public media organization dedicated to making news and journalism industry more accessible. A project with ANF, a 501(c)(3) supporting independent watchdog journalism.

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Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · 24d
One mission. Four projects.

https://equalaccesspublicmedia.org
Text reads 1 mission: Accessibility in news. We break down barriers for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, people who are neurodivergent, for veterans and caregivers, and people with low literacy so more people get news and more people like us are in newsrooms. 4 projects: Accessibility in action. • the EAPM Style and Accessibility Guide • training for journalists, media outlets and news organizations • The Word magazine • the National Tab (coming soon) equalaccesspublicmedia.org
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Have you been reading @the-word.news from @equalaccesspublicmedia.org this week? These writers have been busy!

It started like this:

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January 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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New! Our writer Akinyele Akintomiwa Michael talks about the language of local news.

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Speaking the local language - The Word
Accessibility is the fastest way local news can grow its audience
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January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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An afternoon offering: How should reporters cover law enforcement shooting civilians? @stacykess.bsky.social talks to two veteran journalists, @justinfenton.bsky.social and @nicolefcarr.bsky.social, for advice and perspective.

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How reporters should cover law enforcement shootings - The Word
Two veteran journalists discuss how journalists can best report situations like the Wednesday’s ICE officer shooting Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good
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January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Two great opinion pieces in two days? It's donations that keep our work free from paywalls and ads. More donations (and more funding in general) mean more news, analysis, and opinions. And hopefully, soon, full-time staff to cover journalism and accessibility.

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Support - The Word
Support The Word by becoming a sustaining Patron.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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New! @stacykess.bsky.social eulogizes the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

the-word.news/2026/0107/cpb/
Eulogy for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Let’s not mourn the CPB; let’s start thinking of how we can build something better
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January 7, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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New today! Don't miss @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social's possibilities for 2026 — an accessible future, if we want it.

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A very a11y 2026
Some possible ways we can make this year-in-journalism a little more accessible
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January 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Inspired by this initial post, I wrote up my own hopes for what the new year could bring in terms of journalism and accessibility. The great @stacykess.bsky.social of @equalaccesspublicmedia.org published this in @the-word.news.

#PartyLikeAJournalist #AMNewsers
A very a11y 2026
Some possible ways we can make this year-in-journalism a little more accessible
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January 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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We're kicking off the new year right after our holiday hiatus. @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social looks into his Magic 8 Ball and finds the future a few answers about accessibility in journalism this year.

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A very a11y 2026
Some possible ways we can make this year-in-journalism a little more accessible
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January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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I'm still on this font thing: open.substack.com/pub/inclusiv...
#Accessibility #A11y #AccessibleFonts #FancyFonts #SpecialText #ScreenReaders #JustStopItAlready
January 4, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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Happy 2026 from EAPM to you.

What is your 2026 accessibility resolution?
December 31, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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There are a few hours left in 2025 to help us support @equalaccesspublicmedia.org with the #A11yShop! (And if you're subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox for a coupon code!)

Do you know another great nonprofit we can support in 2026? Let us know!
inclusivepixel.bsky.social Inclusive Pixelation (Britne Jenke, CPACC) @inclusivepixel.bsky.social · 13d
Support @equalaccesspublicmedia.org with A11yShop + Holiday Gifts!
Our proceeds this year went to benefit various initiatives at EAPM. There's still time in 2025 to support this cause!
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#A11yShop #EAPM #FreeStuff #A11y
Support Equal Access Public Media with A11yShop + Holiday Gifts! Our proceeds this year went to benefit various initiatives at EAPM. There's still time in 2025 to support this cause! White text on a background of black with rainbow gradient Inclusive Pixelation gift cards.
December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Support @equalaccesspublicmedia.org with A11yShop + Holiday Gifts!
Our proceeds this year went to benefit various initiatives at EAPM. There's still time in 2025 to support this cause!
https://inclusivepixelation.substack.com/p/support-equal-access-public-media
#A11yShop #EAPM #FreeStuff #A11y
Support Equal Access Public Media with A11yShop + Holiday Gifts! Our proceeds this year went to benefit various initiatives at EAPM. There's still time in 2025 to support this cause! White text on a background of black with rainbow gradient Inclusive Pixelation gift cards.
December 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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The January newsletter is here — just in time for the new year. And yes, it includes the annual statement from our chief of editorial and chief of operations.

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January newsletter: Happy New Year from Equal Access Public Media
As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 commences, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for helping us build these first two years. Thank you for your support, both with your dollars and your wo…
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December 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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We're not such a little secret anyone, are we?
stacykess.bsky.social Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · 12d
As you know, I've been on quite a few podcasts lately talking about @equalaccesspublicmedia.org and our projects. This was the most fun one yet: The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey's show.

www.youtube.com/live/xhPZm-C...

#Accessibility #EAPM
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YouTube video by Maxwell Ivey
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December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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stacykess.bsky.social
As you know, I've been on quite a few podcasts lately talking about @equalaccesspublicmedia.org and our projects. This was the most fun one yet: The Blind Blogger Maxwell Ivey's show.

www.youtube.com/live/xhPZm-C...

#Accessibility #EAPM
Stacy Kess of Equal Access Media Project
YouTube video by Maxwell Ivey
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December 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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We made a starter pack! go.bsky.app/7uSWoWX
December 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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@equalaccesspublicmedia.org is doing the work! #accessibility
December 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Our recent podcast guest, @stacykess.bsky.social, has been hard at work on the @nationaltab.bsky.social website. You should go check it out!

Follow @equalaccesspublicmedia.org, @the-word.news, and @eapmstyleguide.org for more great resources. #EAPM
equalaccesspublicmedia.org Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · 16d
Our Christmas gift to you:

The @nationaltab.bsky.social site is back up.

www.nationaltab.org

We're working toward a launch in 2026 by applying for grants. And we've secured funds for a proof of concept so you can see, hear, and feel the difference of how news will look.
Home - National Tab
National Tab: Coming soon. The national news, made accessible.
www.nationaltab.org
December 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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This is an AMAZING gift, @equalaccesspublicmedia.org!
equalaccesspublicmedia.org Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · 16d
Our Christmas gift to you:

The @nationaltab.bsky.social site is back up.

www.nationaltab.org

We're working toward a launch in 2026 by applying for grants. And we've secured funds for a proof of concept so you can see, hear, and feel the difference of how news will look.
Home - National Tab
National Tab: Coming soon. The national news, made accessible.
www.nationaltab.org
December 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
equalaccesspublicmedia.org
Our Christmas gift to you:

The @nationaltab.bsky.social site is back up.

www.nationaltab.org

We're working toward a launch in 2026 by applying for grants. And we've secured funds for a proof of concept so you can see, hear, and feel the difference of how news will look.
Home - National Tab
National Tab: Coming soon. The national news, made accessible.
www.nationaltab.org
December 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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All we want for the holidays is news
• that meets the moment.
• that's accessible.
• that's factual.
• that's independent.
• that's free.

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Equal Access Public Media
Making journalism more accessible for you
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December 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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We love it!
stacykess.bsky.social Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · 21d
You all know, I'm terrible at social media. So I had about 100 LinkedIn notifications for both me and @equalaccesspublicmedia.org when I logged in today. Well, apparently the Ally Shop will donate a portion of proceeds to EAPM! Go shop! Mugs, stickers, notebooks.

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Your new favorite accessibility shop!
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December 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Thank you so much to every single one of our generous supporters, not just our grantors this year, the Weiss Family Charitable Trust and Project ASCEND, or our biggest supporters in so many ways, the Raby family and the Jenke-Bodeman family, but to everyone. You are @equalaccesspublicmedia.org.
equalaccesspublicmedia.org Equal Access Public Media (EAPM) @equalaccesspublicmedia.org · 21d
In 2025, Equal Access Public Media was generously supported by a grant from the Weiss Family Charitable Trust and a targeted grant for donor engagement from Project ASCEND.

Meet more of our supporters and donors on our Support Us page.

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Support
Donations to EAPM help build the future of accessible news.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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In 2025, Equal Access Public Media was generously supported by a grant from the Weiss Family Charitable Trust and a targeted grant for donor engagement from Project ASCEND.

Meet more of our supporters and donors on our Support Us page.

equalaccesspublicmedia.org/support-us/#...
Support
Donations to EAPM help build the future of accessible news.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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EAPM plus news unions equals powerful change.

We see you, @newsguild.org.
stacykess.bsky.social Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · 23d
In the last week or so, the @newsguild.org and a few of the news unions have started following @equalaccesspublicmedia.org. I am floored and flattered. And delighted. Here's why.

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December 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM