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Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.

The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform.

The NUJ’s Disabled Members' Council has joined calls for stronger legislation to support disabled people at work, as new data reveals a significant disability pay gap still exists.

This month's edition contains features from Anna Lamche, winner of the Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists' Award, and Roger Mckenzie, co-chair of the Black Members' Council.

The committee has asked a series of questions about the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill and associated proposals in the Green Paper “Pathways to Work."

The DMC has updated advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.

The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.

The union is seeking member views to help inform our response to government's "Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working" Green Paper.

NUJ motions on reasonable adjustments and protecting Access to Work were passed at this year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference.

The dignity, agency, and knowledge of people living in poverty was emphasised at a recent webinar organised by the NUJ Ethics and Disabled Members’ councils.

A large protest took place outside No10 Downing Street on Wednesday to coincide with the UK government's financial Spring Statement and in response to their recent proposed cuts to disability benefits.

Call to journalists to recognise barriers that exclude

Thursday 7 November is ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’, the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non-disabled person.

The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.

As the Paralympics and the achievements of Paralympians draw worldwide attention, the National Union of Journalists calls on the media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life.

Colleagues at the NUJ recall Ann’s kindness, sense of humour and huge contribution to the union.

The union is calling on political parties to make their press events and campaign activities accessible to disabled journalists.

The guidance launched by the BBC outlines how to make images and visual data accessible, especially for people who use screen readers to access information online.

With the announcement of a general election on July 4, the NUJ’s motion to the TUC’s Disabled Workers’ Conference in Liverpool was timely and fully supported by delegates.

Today (3 December) marks International Day of Disabled People, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.

The NUJ Disabled Members' Council is hosting an informal online meeting on 24 November (from 5.30 - 6.30pm) which will explore ongoing issues within the government’s Access to Work scheme, the impact on journalists, and the campaign for reform.

The NUJ’s Disabled Members' Council has joined calls for stronger legislation to support disabled people at work, as new data reveals a significant disability pay gap still exists.

This month's edition contains features from Anna Lamche, winner of the Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists' Award, and Roger Mckenzie, co-chair of the Black Members' Council.

The committee has asked a series of questions about the Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill and associated proposals in the Green Paper “Pathways to Work."

The DMC has updated advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.

The DMC has compiled advice and resources to support journalists to understand and scrutinise the impact of the proposals in a fast-moving political discussion.

The union is seeking member views to help inform our response to government's "Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working" Green Paper.

NUJ motions on reasonable adjustments and protecting Access to Work were passed at this year’s TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference.

The dignity, agency, and knowledge of people living in poverty was emphasised at a recent webinar organised by the NUJ Ethics and Disabled Members’ councils.

A large protest took place outside No10 Downing Street on Wednesday to coincide with the UK government's financial Spring Statement and in response to their recent proposed cuts to disability benefits.

Call to journalists to recognise barriers that exclude

Thursday 7 November is ‘Disability Pay Gap Day’, the day when the average disabled person stops getting paid compared to the average non-disabled person.

The council has welcomed guidance by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, advising how higher education providers should ensure access and reasonable adjustments for disabled students.

As the Paralympics and the achievements of Paralympians draw worldwide attention, the National Union of Journalists calls on the media industry to play its part in challenging the lack of access and inclusion in everyday life.

Colleagues at the NUJ recall Ann’s kindness, sense of humour and huge contribution to the union.

The union is calling on political parties to make their press events and campaign activities accessible to disabled journalists.

The guidance launched by the BBC outlines how to make images and visual data accessible, especially for people who use screen readers to access information online.

With the announcement of a general election on July 4, the NUJ’s motion to the TUC’s Disabled Workers’ Conference in Liverpool was timely and fully supported by delegates.