Hi all, I found this resource from the Center for Disability Rights and thought it would be interesting to this group. The introduction is repeated below:

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http://cdrnys.org/disability-writing-journalism-guidelines/

There is a common expression in the Disability Community, “Nothing about us, without us.” Unfortunately, many media outlets are currently telling stories that are “about us, without us,” if we are included at all. Doing so is harmful and should not be a widely-accepted practice. It renders the “voices” (note: not every disabled person communicates verbally) of actual disabled people silent and sets a precedent that disabled people cannot communicate or advocate for ourselves. Parents, caregivers, doctors, and even strangers have more say in telling our stories than those of us living disabled lives. It is problematic when non-disabled individuals are given the authority to communicate as the authentic voice of the Disability Community.

The media must think about and tell stories that reflect their audience and this certainly includes the Disability Community. This guide is intended to help journalists and other members of the media learn about the Disability Community as a demographic and a source, while exploring how to talk about disability in a way that is not harmful.