disAbility Publications

The world of journalism has produced many publications related to disAbility issues. Below you will find links to some of the online magazines, newsletters and other items today that present disAbility subjects which are not only relevant, but highly interesting.

Disability World

About Disability World

DisabilityWorld is a unique international online magazine (e-zine), dedicated to advancing an exchange of information and expertise about the international independent living movement of people with disabilities. Published by the World Institute on Disability (WID) since 2000 and available only online, DisabilityWorld features a wide variety of news reports, international studies and research, new projects, interviews, book and film reviews. Since 2005, DisabilityWorld has had a focus on initiatives and activities to improve the status of the estimated 400 million children, youth and adults with disabilities living in poor countries. DisabilityWorld has over 30,000 regular readers from 200 countries and received an Ashoka Changemakers Award in 2002.

Disabled World

Disabled-World.Com is an interactive website with subject areas covering up to date news and comprehensive research on everything from helpful tips to disabled sports articles. These features plus the ability for users to post their own articles directly to the site make Disabled World an exciting online community.

Articles posted by members from around the world range from sad to the witty and entertaining, such as travel adventures and the frustrating and sometimes humorous side of traveling with a disability.

Mouth Magazine

WELCOME TO MOUTH

We're a bi-monthly magazine, usually only in print, but here's an online sample. We're now the only disability rights-oriented magazine put to printed page, and that is our focus. The Ragged Edge, the other one, recently went to web only, and is the place to go for the latest news and articles if you prefer the free and complete coverage via accessible web. If you are looking for something in particular from classic Mouth issues (2-3 years before now) the Google site search feature works well. Full text of all Mouths, for a price, is available from www.slinfo.com. Qualified potential volunteers to aid in building and maintaining a comprehensive, assessible, up-to-date website may apply to me (Cal) at cal@mouthmag.com.

New Mobility

New Mobility was launched in 1989 to bring quality journalism to an underserved readership. Founder Sam Maddox recognized a community of wheelchair users who wanted more information on how to lead active, healthy lives and were willing to speak openly about everything from so-called "walking programs" to sexuality. He tapped seasoned writers with disabilities and college interns alike to produce a unique resource that shattered stereotypes and told real stories of living life on wheels.

PN News

PN – The magazine for wheelchair users – news and information to broaden your horizons and improve your life. Brought to you by the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Ability Magazine

Ability Magazine

Ability is a wonderful publication that approaches a great variety of disAbility-related topics on a consistent basis. Ability Corner highly recommends that you read this magazine, and consider subscribing to it. The image you see presented here is for the February/March 2008 issue. Ability Magazine produces their publication regularly, and the opportunity to gain useful knowledge and information from this source is immense.

Emerging Horizons

Emerging Horizons is a consumer oriented magazine about accessible travel. Emerging Horizons’ primary focus is travel for people with mobility disabilities; everybody from wheelchair-users to slow walkers. Lots of access information, resources, news and travel tips. All with no advertising! Available in print and online.

Matilda Ziegler.org

Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind is a general-interest monthly that is free of charge to legally blind people worldwide. The Ziegler is published in contracted braille, on four-track/half-speed cassette, online and by e-mail.

NCDJ Journalism

National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ) is an independent, impartial journalism education organization. Our mission is to work with journalists and educators about disability reporting issues in order to produce more accurate, fair and diverse news reporting.

Sports-N-Spokes

Sports-N-Spokes is a magazine also brought to you by the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The publication is aimed at wheelchair users who are interested in sports and recreation.

Diversity World

Diversity World

"Your newsletters and insightful writing are always welcomed with anticipation! Thanks for your excellent work "

"I just had to send a brief message to express my sentiments about this newsletter..."WOW"! And THANKS! So much practical information. Fantastic resource, folks! Keep up the great work. You're helping me help others!"

Disabled Person

Do you want to start your own blog! You can, its simple. We suggest you first review our blog so that you can get the feel of it then send us an email at disabledpersons@aol.com describing what kind of blog you want to start. If appropriate, we will give you permissions on our blog to become your own blog author. You can lead discussions, upload pictures, the works. If approved, we will send you your own username and password as the author of your own blog.

Enabled Online

Enabled Online publishes news and information on a range of subjects to include Events, Health topics, Editorials, Accessibility issues, Career information, and much more. Are you looking for a Van? Enabled Online just might be able to point you towards a resource that can lead you to one as well…

Inclusion Daily Exp.

Knowledge is power! And even though there's an ocean of information at your fingertips right now, people with disabilities, and their allies in the struggle for self-directed living, often have the least amount of this kind of power.

Our mission is to provide disability advocates with the most up-to-date news, information and commentary about community inclusion, self-determination and social justice, in a way that saves time and is easy to use.

Inclusion Daily Express subscribers include people who have disabilities, their family members, teachers, university staff, mental health providers, disability rights attorneys, policy-makers, grant writers, residential, day program and employment providers, and other advocates.

I Can Online

iCan.com brings together content, community and resources in one place that is easy to navigate and welcomes your input.

"iCan will present an incredible collection of resources," said Heidi Van Arnem, iCan! Inc. founder and CEO. "Not only for those who face the daily challenges of living with a disability, but also for people who have a personal connection to the disability community. Friends, family, support groups -- everyone is welcome to be a part of our online community."

Palaestra

As a quarterly publication and premier resource on adapted physical activity, PALAESTRA's mission is:

• to enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity, making them the best advocates for their children during IEP (Individualized Educational Program) discussions with school or community recreation staffs;

• to increase the knowledge base of professionals working with children or adults with disabilities, making them aware of the "can do" possibilities of their students/clients;

• to show the value physical activity holds for adult readers' increased wellness.

Able News

Able Newspaper is an established, widely known publication in the disability community; a monthly newspaper that is published for, by and about the disabled, with the focus on the Able.

Able is read by a specific population, that includes:

• People with Disabilities

• Families and Friends of People with Disabilities

• Involved Professionals

• Volunteers and

• Other Interested Parties

The Paper Features:

• All the News that pertains to people with disabilities

• A calendar of events

• Columns written by various experts and

• A variety of informative articles, in a large type format

• Personal Ads