Disability in Publishing

A network to support disabled people who work in the US book publishing industry. More info is forthcoming.

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Know Your Rights: Publishing Employees and Disability https://t.co/0qA1UtPZxF

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Join us for a virtual networking event on 12/2! Disabled publishing pros can registered here: https://t.co/CGyYUTKc0H

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Join us for a virtual networking event on 12/2! Disabled publishing pros can registered here: https://t.co/CGyYUTKc0H

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

While not all disabled employees may need to work remotely, with the inaccessibility of NYC and many disabled people being high risk for covid, remote work is valuable for representation. We need to be conscious of not penalizing employees who aren't regularly in the office.

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Apologies for the paywall, but companies who want to be inclusive of disabled employees should be aware of these stats. In 2023, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than in-person workers, along with receiving less mentorship & feedback. https://t.co/vLXnimMN4z

[Kathy Sandler @ksandler1]

Hope you can come to this virtual, pay-what-you-wish event on Disability in Publishing: A WMG Power Hour, 11/14 noon ET w @Keah_Maria @nvrendingbkshop @JenDeerinwater @ErinWrites93 @WMG_NYC
https://t.co/uEULOP8K5H

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Join us in partnership with @WMG_NYC on 11/14 for a WMG Power Hour focused on disability in publishing with panelists @Keah_Maria, @JenDeerinwater, and @nvrendingbkshop owner Annie Carl!

[Kathy Sandler @ksandler1]

Did you know that 1 out of every 4 adults in the US have a disability? Come to Disability in Publishing: A WMG Power Hour pay-what-you-wish virtual event to hear from a panel of authors, screenwriters, journalists, bookstore owners, marketers, & activists https://t.co/uEULOP8K5H

[Zando @zandoprojects]

We're hiring! Learn more: https://t.co/oUY75ggVso

@PocPub @LatinxinPub @DisabilityinPub @LGBTQReads

[Margot Atwell @MargotAtwell]

We're looking for some incredible new designers at
@FeministPress. We're especially looking for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and designers with disabilities. If you like what we do, don't self-reject, send us your stuff! 🔥

[Lee & Low Books @LEEandLOW]

It's officially August — which means our #backtoschool #webinar "Centering Disabilities in the Classroom" is coming up soon! And there's still time to register — just visit this link to complete your free registration: https://t.co/9dE1chqBfU

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Short alt text for the Pub Weekly image: The image shows a grid of 4 headshots. The headshots are of Laura Stanfill, publisher of Forest Avenue Press; Joe Biel, CEO of Microcosm Publishing; Chris Martin, editor-at-large at Milkweed Editions, and Erin Madison from Dis in Pub

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

We were interviewed by Publishers Weekly for #DisabilityPrideMonth!

[Publishers Weekly @PublishersWkly]

What does inclusivity look like for disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill authors and employees? https://t.co/9rKqmiJ0EQ

[Alice Wong 王美華 @SFdirewolf]

For #DisabilityPrideMonth I got to write this editorial for @PublishersWkly on disability representation in publishing with shout outs to @stephaniefoooo @Keah_Maria @DrSamiSchalk @thellpsx and Jules Sherred!

#CripLit #DisabilityTwitter

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

@PublishersWkly Hi Pub Weekly! We love all of your great content this week on disability representation in publishing but would appreciate alt text on your photos to make them accessible to all disabled employees and authors.

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Authors! Here are some great tips to make your mood boards more accessible with alt text.

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

This is an excellent resource on how to write alt text, complete with a section on writing alt text for book covers!

Alt text is essential to ensure your social posts, websites, and other digital assets are accessible.

[Emily Keyes @esc_key]

Publishing Employees! Share your experience heading back to the office for @DisabilityinPub's survey. https://t.co/aYVUAoPDoV

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Happy Juneteenth! As we commemorate the day, we remember that books by Black authors should be read and celebrated all year. We'd like to hear which ones you've enjoyed most or are looking forward to in 2023—especially stories of Black joy! ✨

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

Trans creators: now's your chance to apply for a Walter Grant! This year we have two $2000 grants for unpublished, unrepped trans writers and illustrators, along with 5 general grants and 1 disabled creator grant.

Info + application here: https://t.co/AykBZilKYa

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Just a reminder that if you would like to share your experience as a disabled or neurodivergent person in publishing returning to the office, you can fill out this survey anonymously or DM us. We’ll be sharing some replies (with your permission) soon.
https://t.co/5l2pHccuYH

[Disability in Publishing @DisabilityinPub]

Disheartening stats regarding the disability employment rate from the May jobs report.