Know Your Rights: Publishing Employees and Disability

Join us for a virtual networking event on 12/2! Disabled publishing pros can registered here: https://t.co/CGyYUTKc0H

Join us for a virtual networking event on 12/2! Disabled publishing pros can registered here: https://t.co/CGyYUTKc0H

While not all disabled employees may need to work remotely, with the inaccessibility of NYC and many disabled people being high risk for covid, remote work is valuable for representation. We need to be conscious of not penalizing employees who aren't regularly in the office.

Apologies for the paywall, but companies who want to be inclusive of disabled employees should be aware of these stats. In 2023, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than in-person workers, along with receiving less mentorship & feedback.

A brilliant article in @thebookseller today by @penny_author about accessibility and equality at book events for people with disabilities, as well as highlighting this invaluable resource: https://t.co/MRxtqFuyKf Article here:

Hope you can come to this virtual, pay-what-you-wish event on Disability in Publishing: A WMG Power Hour, 11/14 noon ET w @Keah_Maria @nvrendingbkshop @JenDeerinwater @ErinWrites93 @WMG_NYC https://t.co/uEULOP8K5H

Join us in partnership with @WMG_NYC on 11/14 for a WMG Power Hour focused on disability in publishing with panelists @Keah_Maria, @JenDeerinwater, and @nvrendingbkshop owner Annie Carl!

We're hiring! Learn more: https://t.co/oUY75ggVso @PocPub @LatinxinPub @DisabilityinPub @LGBTQReads

We're looking for some incredible new designers at @FeministPress. We're especially looking for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and designers with disabilities. If you like what we do, don't self-reject, send us your stuff! 🔥

It's officially August — which means our #backtoschool #webinar "Centering Disabilities in the Classroom" is coming up soon! And there's still time to register — just visit this link to complete your free registration: https://t.co/9dE1chqBfU

Short alt text for the Pub Weekly image: The image shows a grid of 4 headshots. The headshots are of Laura Stanfill, publisher of Forest Avenue Press; Joe Biel, CEO of Microcosm Publishing; Chris Martin, editor-at-large at Milkweed Editions, and Erin Madison from Dis in Pub

We were interviewed by Publishers Weekly for #DisabilityPrideMonth!

For #DisabilityPrideMonth I got to write this editorial for @PublishersWkly on disability representation in publishing with shout outs to @stephaniefoooo @Keah_Maria @DrSamiSchalk @thellpsx and Jules Sherred! #CripLit #DisabilityTwitter

Authors! Here are some great tips to make your mood boards more accessible with alt text.

This is an excellent resource on how to write alt text, complete with a section on writing alt text for book covers! Alt text is essential to ensure your social posts, websites, and other digital assets are accessible.

Publishing Employees! Share your experience heading back to the office for @DisabilityinPub's survey.

Happy Juneteenth! As we commemorate the day, we remember that books by Black authors should be read and celebrated all year. We'd like to hear which ones you've enjoyed most or are looking forward to in 2023—especially stories of Black joy! ✨

Trans creators: now's your chance to apply for a Walter Grant! This year we have two $2000 grants for unpublished, unrepped trans writers and illustrators, along with 5 general grants and 1 disabled creator grant. Info + application here: https://t.co/AykBZilKYa

Just a reminder that if you would like to share your experience as a disabled or neurodivergent person in publishing returning to the office, you can fill out this survey anonymously or DM us. We’ll be sharing some replies (with your permission) soon. https://t.co/5l2pHccuYH

Disheartening stats regarding the disability employment rate from the May jobs report.