RJI Fellows stories
A toolkit for newsrooms to better serve the disability community
A starting point for journalists that is a living document open for comments from the community.
How to support disabled journalists in your newsroom
“How could I possibly feel like I belong in an industry where I can’t even get in the door?”
Telling people before you begin builds trust. Telling people only after you’re done erodes it
A guide for turning private conversations into public resources through community consent.
Disability history that journalists should know to improve coverage
Get to know these key moments from disability history and how they inform disability activism, policy and culture.
Journalists reflect on a second conversation about crime and violence coverage
‘Be more empathetic… we are all human.’
Live in beta: The Detroit Development Tracker
This open-source tool makes property data accessible and actionable for Detroiters as the city undergoes rapid changes.
A successful event builds on the basics
The best teacher for future community conversations? The last event.
Setting boundaries so working on DEI doesn’t overwhelm my life
When working on diversity isn’t really a choice, what can we do to make sure we’re giving ourselves time to heal?
News managers can take simple steps to better support journalists of color
Once you understand their challenges, what will you do?
When to utilize animation to reach audiences
Key considerations when assessing if animation is the right tool for the job.