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Our mission:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

SDJ aims to see all disabled journalists, including those who identify as neurodivergent or have\u00a0chronic conditions, find support in the media industry through connection and collaboration. SDJ seeks to serve as a resource and guide for our industry in how to cover disability issues respectfully, deliver news and information in accessible formats, and how to support the needs of disabled colleagues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our board of directors:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Executive Director<\/strong>
Amanda Morris<\/strong>
Assistant Managing Editor for Engagement & Experimentation
The Kansas City Star<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Communications Director<\/strong>
Hannah Wise<\/strong>
Assistant Managing Editor for Engagement & Experimentation
The Kansas City Star<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Programs Director
Emyle Watkins<\/strong>
Lead Disability Desk Reporter
WBFO<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Budgets Director<\/strong>
Eric Garcia<\/strong>
Senior Washington Correspondent
The Independent<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Membership Co-Director<\/strong>
Kate Guarino<\/strong>
Associate Audience Editor
The Atlantic<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Membership Co-Director<\/strong>
Shruti Rajkumar<\/strong>
Reporter
The Huffington Post<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Standards Director
Sara Luterman<\/strong>
Caregiving Reporter
The 19th<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAQs:<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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