Working to educate and uplift
People with disabilities are the largest marginalized group in the world – and yet they remain underrepresented and, far too often, misrepresented across news, entertainment, sports and other content platforms.
The goal of the NCDJ is to provide support and guidance for journalists, content creators and communicators to help expand and improve coverage of disability issues and individuals with disabilities.
The NCDJ does not advocate a particular point of view; it is concerned with the journalistic principles of accuracy, fairness and diversity in news coverage. Reporters who cover disability issues as a beat and those who may report on people with disabilities or disability issues may find the center a useful resource for information and the exchange of ideas.
Housed at the Cronkite School since 2008, the center offers training and resources that include a comprehensive Disability Language Style Guide with recommendations about language and disability-related terms, tip sheets with best practices for interviewing people with disabilities, and customized workshops for individuals and organizations.
The NCDJ is also home to the only professional journalism contest devoted exclusively to disability coverage – an annual celebration of the best work across the globe.