Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social

I write @DisDebrief to keep up with disability in a changing world. I love languages, questions and places I've lived 🇬🇧🇧🇷🇧🇩🇪🇬

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

A year ago I asked for help to go all-in on @DisDebrief.

An incredible response let me continue to build a newsletter and library relied upon by the disability movement all over the world.

See an annual stocktake and ask for help doing more in 2024:
https://t.co/sOIUcnthIw

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@alfredapp hey there, i have a bug that suddenly means i need to turn Alfred off. When I type the text of a snippet in a different context (outside of alfred) it automatically expands. Help!!

Alfred 5.7.2 and Sequoia 15.7.4

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@P_Gooding nice one, just followed you there from https://t.co/nqU2sLj0fs

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@ChapalKhasnabis will reply on DM

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@ChapalKhasnabis Hey Chapal da. I'm trying to gather info on how US pause of foreign aid is affecting disabled people.

Would love any insights or tips of folk to contact.

See here for the overview as I know it: https://t.co/TGlGRqx1Iz

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

Learning from twitter has shaped a lot of my life and career over the more than a decade I've been on here. Keeping up with disability twitter led to my current project writing about international news.

But it's time to find new homes. Find me on @desibility.bsky.social

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@LocalFamily @todoist oh no! glad I didn't activate it. Hope the old way continues working 😬

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@CourtneyEWilley @todoist 😢

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@MonicaLMarks for me the Khalifa interview wasn't about 🇵🇸 but about life online and the way she manages her image - i think the nyt intro of it is fair description

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@NeilMilliken Thanks again for having me on the chat! @debraruh @AkwyZ @puneetsinghal22

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

Thanks all for the chat tonight!

Great to meet new people even in a final hurrah on X, as I and others drift away from the platform.

All best and keep it up @NeilMilliken @debraruh @puneetsinghal22 @DestekSolutions @Unuhinuii @DLBLLC @AkwyZ

#AXSChat

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

Happy to join #AXSChat tonight to talk about reporting on disability issues and to continue the conversation from our recent podcast

https://t.co/HZqCrUPnLn

@AXSChat @NeilMilliken @debraruh @AkwyZ #AXSChat

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@NeilMilliken yeah I'm pretty worried about getting swamped by the nonsense

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

This is tough one, I think we're all navigating how we use AI.

AI is a great assistant, and I use it as such.

But we need to be careful about letting it take over.

In my own work, I prioritise hearing directly from disabled people.

#AXSChat

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

Q6 Will AI support journalists with disabilities, enhance their reporting, or ultimately replace them? How can AI be used to empower investigative journalism?#AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityDebrief #AI #AI4Good #AI4All

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@Unuhinuii let alone so many current issues

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

Reporting and media are essential for democratic exchange.

Transparency and accountability are especially needed in issues that affect marginalized populations.

Too much has been done in the name of disabled people without us knowing anything about it.

#AXSChat

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

Q5 What role does investigative reporting play in shaping inclusive policies? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #Journalism #Reporting #DisabilityDebrief

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@DLBLLC great to meet you here! Would love to know more about you and your work.

Mine is at @DisDebrief - best way to follow is the weekly newsletter if you don't already https://t.co/rw2FDSy77j

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@DLBLLC Really well-put, thanks Darren - and great to connect here.

You capture well why disability-inclusion efforts need to do much more to invest in media.

#AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@desibility Yes. And this lack of accountability reinforces exclusion and silences our voices. Investigative journalism has the power to challenge these dynamics, exposing hidden decisions and helping to ensure disabled people are not just consulted but leading the conversation. #AXSChat

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@Unuhinuii Oh great to meet you here.

If you didn't see already I write @DisDebrief and cover disability news from all over the world https://t.co/rw2FDSy77j

I'm always looking to connect with folk that might be interested to write, so take a look then hit me up

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

The first challenge is getting our foot - or wheel, or cane - in the door. Journalism opportunities are extremely limited.

The answer is simple: support disabled journalists and their work. Money, clicks, it all counts.

We get the media we pay attention to.

#AXSChat

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

Q4 What challenges do disabled reporters face in getting their stories heard? How do we ensure diverse voices are heard? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityDebrief

[Peter Torres Fremlin / @desibility.bsky.social @desibility]

@Unuhinuii 💯