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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A black-and-white cutout photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appears at the bottom right. By Alyssa Chen, Minnesota Reformer. Disabled Journalists Association logo at top right.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

New piece up now from our friends at the Minnesota Reformer! Read it at discojourno.com ID: Graphic with a black crumpled-paper background and white headline reading “Troubled Medicaid Housing Program in Minnesota to be replaced.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The quote discusses Reps. Debbie Dingell and Brian Fitzpatrick introducing H.Res. 1586 affirming disabled people’s right to live and receive services in their communities. The Disabled Journalists Association logo appears in the lower right.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Have you read John Loeppky's latest piece yet? Catch up on everything at discojourno.com! ID: Quote graphic featuring white text on a bright red-orange distressed background.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A large photo of a stately white stone building with tall columns occupies the lower half of the graphic. The DJA logo appears in the lower-right corner.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A new piece from John Loeppky is up at discojourno.com! ID: A black crumpled-paper textured background with a large white serif headline reading “Analysis: Telegraph’s ‘Sickfluencer’ Story Is More Ableism With an English Accent.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Two cutout portraits appear along the bottom: a blonde woman in a red outfit on the left and a man in a dark suit and tie near the center. The DJA logo appears in the lower-right corner.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New story up now at discojourno.com! ID: Bright red-orange background with large white and dark navy italicized text reading “Congressional Resolution Affirms Disabled People’s Right to Live in Communities.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The text overlaps the photograph for a layered editorial effect. The DJA logo is centered near the bottom over the image.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Oversized condensed white typography dominates the upper and middle portion, reading: “‘MAKE A STINK’: AFTER TRUMP JUDGE DEALS BLOW TO DISABILITY COMMUNITY, ADVOCATES URGE VIGILANCE TO PROTECT RIGHTS.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

John Loeppky's latest is available to read right now at discojourno.com! ID: A warm peach/tan background fills the graphic, with a large, semi-transparent photograph of a judge holding a gavel and law book across the lower half.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

DJA program manager Ariana Martinez will be at the Climate Film Festival tomorrow, September 19th, presented by ReelAbilities! They join filmmakers, environmental justice experts and disability advocates for a conversation following a screening of 'Iron Lung.' Register at luma.com/amp3joxe

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A large red basketball hoop and net occupies the lower-right portion of the design. The DJA logo appears in the upper-right corner.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

John Loeppky's latest piece is up now at discojourno.com! ID: Black background with large condensed cream-colored text on the left reading “Iran skipping the World Wheelchair Basketball Championship raises new questions about para sport and geopolitics,” with “By John Loeppky” at the bottom left.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The DJA logo appears over the lower center of the player’s jersey.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

White condensed text reads “Hockey Player’s Collapse an All Too Common Disability Story.” Below it is a large red- and purple-tinted photo of a young hockey player in uniform, with a faint offset duplicate of the player behind him creating a layered shadow effect.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New piece from John Loeppky up now at discojourno.com! ID: Textured off-white background with a large dark-blue rounded rectangle near the top.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

"...from serving on juries, and that’s just in the last eighteen months.” A thin orange vertical line separates the text area, and the DJA logo appears in the lower left."

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

White serif text on the left reads: “In recent memory he’s been vocally against education cuts for disabled students, he’s introduced bills aimed at supporting caregivers, brought forward attempts to stop disabled people being turned away...

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Have you read John's piece on Ed Markey? Check it out at discojourno.com ID: Dark charcoal-gray background with a large purple/magenta-tinted photo of Ed Markey on the right. ID continued in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

New piece from John Loeppky is up now at discojourno.com! ID: Orange background with red text reading “Ed Markey, Congress’ Staunchest Disability Rights Champion, Likely Headed Back to Senate.” A black-and-white cutout photo of Markey appears centered below the headline. DJA logo bottom right.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

At the bottom, cream text reads “By John Loeppky,” alongside the Disabled Journalists Association logo.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Large cream-colored text reads, “Dolly Parton’s Understated Championship of Disabled Communities of Disabled Communities” — actually, the visible title reads “Dolly Parton’s Understated Championship of Disabled Communities.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ID: A graphic with a dark charcoal background featuring a large, pink-tinted portrait of a blonde woman in the center.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

DJA's John Loeppky penned a tribute to the great Dolly Parton and emphasized how she fought for disabled folks throughout her life. You can read it at discojourno.com. ID in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Slide 4: Closing graphic thanking the community for their patience and saying DJA looks forward to resuming programs later in the fall once a new events schedule is available.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Slide 3: Graphic explaining that DJA is processing a backlog of recorded meetings and educational materials into a resource library, while exploring ways to protect attendee privacy and program materials from AI web scraping.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Slide 2: Graphic explaining that there will be no DJA community meeting in August 2026 while the team processes community feedback about program structure and timing.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Slide 1: Text that reads “A note about August’s community meeting,” on a textured red background with the Disabled Journalists Association logo.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A note from the DJA team on this month's community meeting. IDs in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Slide 2: Tyler McManus “DJA Signal Boost” work showcase — highlights examples of his high school sports journalism and directs readers to more of his work at muckrack.com/tyler-mcmanus

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

IDs: Slide 1: Tyler McManus “DJA Signal Boost” profile graphic — identifies him as a journalist at the Boston Herald and The Irish Echo and describes his work and disability/neurodivergence.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're excited to share another installment of our Signal Boost series, this time highlighting the work of sports reporter Tyler McManus! Tyler currently writes for the Boston Herald, and you can check out his work at his Muck Rack page. IDs in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Large white text reads, “New Trump Guidance Could ‘Result in the Disenfranchisement of Nursing Home Residents’,” with the byline “by Jake Johnson, Common Dreams” in green. The Disabled Journalists Association logo appears in the lower-right corner.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

ID: A graphic with a black background featuring a yellow-tinted photo of two women, one appearing to be a healthcare professional and the other an older adult, speaking with each other.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We've got a new piece up by Jake Johnson, from our friends at Common Dreams! Read it at discojourno.com. ID in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Slide 3: Graphic with a coral-red background and white text asking, “Are you a disabled journalist who wants their work highlighted on our social media?” with the Disabled Journalists Association logo at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Slide 2: Graphic with a coral-red background and white text asking disabled journalists to email Sean Kelly at sean.kelly@discojourno.com with their name, a photo that can be used, and examples of their work for potential sharing. Disabled Journalists Association logo at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Slide 1: Graphic with a coral-red background and white text reading “Reminder! We’re looking for disabled journalists to highlight in our ‘Signal Boost’ series,” with the Disabled Journalists Association logo at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Don't forget that we're always looking for folks to highlight as part of our 'Signal Boost' series! Send us an email today. IDs in thread.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A great new piece from John Loeppky is up now! ID: Graphic titled “World Wheelchair Rugby Championships Head to Brazil,” featuring a group of wheelchair rugby athletes and staff in front of a newspaper-text background.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new piece from John Loeppky is up now at discojourno.com! ID: Article graphic titled “This Nonprofit is Making Much-Needed Disability Data Easier to Use” by John Loeppky, above a color-coded U.S. map showing disability data. The DJA logo appears at bottom left.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Text explains that syringe service programs provide crucial health services to people with substance use disorders and that the ACLU is fighting bans that limit these programs. The ACLU logo appears at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Slide 6: A Headline Drop graphic featuring the headline, “Bans on lifesaving program for people who use illegal drugs violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

(exclusive essay).” An excerpt discusses the author’s memoir Body, Remember and recalls explaining that the book’s themes of the body and memory are universal: “We all have bodies. We all remember.” The People logo appears at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The study analyzed data from women ages 15 to 49 in New South Wales, Australia. An “AMJ American Medical Journal” logo appears at the bottom. Slide 5: A Headline Drop graphic featuring the headline, “Why disability literature matters now more than ever: ‘In one quick instant, anyone can join us’

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Text summarizes research finding that contraceptive use was slightly more common among women with intellectual disabilities than matched comparators, while the types of contraception used differed substantially.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Slide 4: A Headline Drop graphic featuring the headline, “Contraceptive use differed in women with intellectual disability.”

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It notes that the employee filed a lawsuit in federal court in North Carolina alleging disability discrimination and retaliation. The Human Resources Director logo appears at the bottom.

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Disabled Journalists Association @discojourno.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Slide 3: A Headline Drop graphic featuring the headline, “Wells Fargo employee alleges disability bias and retaliation in new lawsuit.” Text says a former Wells Fargo employee alleges the bank’s investigation substantiated her discrimination and retaliation complaints but that retaliation continued.

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