
Would you like to be a journalist?

What is the
Academy for Disabled Journalists?
Ability
Today is very proud to be launching the second year of their Academy for
Disabled Journalists (ADJ), in partnership with the National Council for the
Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
In 2020, despite coronavirus, they managed to
recruit and facilitate students from across the UK to study online for the
Certificate in Foundation Journalism (CFJ) with support and funding from the
National Lottery’s Community Fund. This was all delivered in a fully inclusive
and accessible environment.
They are now looking for the next cohort of disabled students to join this year’s Academy, starting in May 2021. Here's a short promo video:
What's it like to be part of the Academy?
Victoria Scholes, ADJ student
Lisa Kavaney, ADJ student
Hannah Deakin (@hdeakin), ADJ student
How can you get involved?
For more information on start date, course length, eligibility and costs, please visit Ability Today's website. You can get in touch with Ability Today by emailing them at info@abilitytoday.com.
They're looking for passionate individuals with an interest in a career in media or journalism, who may already be actively blogging or vlogging. You must also be in receipt of either PIP or DLA.
Comments
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Sounds like an incredible opportunity!2
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I would do it but I am to old now0
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Username_removed said:I used to be a freelance music journalist back when there were weekly music papers. It’s a very different industry nowadays. Also worth saying that the site link above is one of the least accessible web sites I’ve come across in a while. Good preparation for the nonsense you’ll be on the end of in the industry.0
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Username_removed said:I used to be a freelance music journalist back when there were weekly music papers. It’s a very different industry nowadays. Also worth saying that the site link above is one of the least accessible web sites I’ve come across in a while. Good preparation for the nonsense you’ll be on the end of in the industry.0
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Sounds really interesting but I would only want to do it to expand my knowledge . I am unable to work but I could do some freelance writing I suppose
I don't blog or anything tho and don't think I would meet the criteria but I will have a look0 -
Just looked at website can't read anything it's so small writing and not letting me enlarge or anything
Not a good start for visually impaired0 -
Hi there, we currently use a worpress plugin for accessibility which is on the top right of the page, did you use this? Otherwise we have Speech Kit software to read articles to you. Longer scale we are rebuilding the website from the ground up with some funding we have received but this will take a few months before it goes live. Thank you for your feedback and please do continue0
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I would love to do journalism however I'm a tad old i think,0
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Hi ya @Username_removed I don't write blogs, I write fiction,( which has took back seat at moment, due to the house being decorated.) Was hoping to seek a publisher this year, still time.
I've always fancied journalism, but never followed it through.0 -
Username_removed said:@Sandy_123 you’re not too old if you can write. Often just writing on your own blog and then posting on social media can trigger all sorts of weird and wonderful things happening. Even now I find random things I write get me asked to write to order.1
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It sounds good, and I love writing but can't afford £199.00. Plus I own a tablet and can or print from it. I would like to tell real stories, not the rubbish that is written about Love Island, etc. Maybe I am too old to do this, I don't know? I can't apply anyway because of cost and the computer. Never mind. Good luck to all who apply.0
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@Sandy_123 I said the same lol ?0
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