Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication professor and award-winning journalist Andres Diaz has been named director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism.
“I am honored to continue the great work the NCDJ has done at ASU for nearly 20 years,” said Diaz. “As a working journalist, I’ve seen firsthand some of the challenges faced by disabled people. As both a gay man and a Mexican American, I also know what it’s like to feel othered, and to advocate for better representation in the press. I have seen how important language is — and how important it is to get it right.”
The center provides training and resources for journalists, content creators and communicators, including a comprehensive style guide, tip sheets with best practices for interviewing people with disabilities, and customized workshops for individuals and organizations. The center’s goal is to help expand and improve coverage of disability issues and individuals with disabilities.
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