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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJA team members\, this is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. This event is being hosted on April 30 from 6-8 PM Eastern and will focus on what DJA has been working on over the last few months. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. The meeting may be recorded with the permission of those in attendance. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-9/
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJA team members John Loeppky and Ariana Martinez\, this is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. This event is being hosted on October 30 from 6-8 PM Eastern. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T101058
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJA team members John Loeppky and Ariana Martinez\, this is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. This event is being hosted on October 30 from 6-8 PM Eastern. This gathering is focused on technical freelancers\, meaning those who work in roles such as photographers\, technicians\, editors\, graphic designers\, and the like. The event is open to all regardless of role\, but is held from a disability-led perspective. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T101058
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s community meeting will be held on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 from 6PM – 8PM EST. This month’s gathering will include a training session on how media workers can enter into or sustain themselves in the audio production world through a disability-led lens. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez. \nEvent Description: \nThe Audio Production Landscape for Media Workers. Ariana will draw from their professional experience working as an audio producer\, sound designer\, and engineer for public broadcasting\, for-profit podcast production companies\, and independent media initiatives to explain how and why media workers in other disciplines might find ways to learn audio production skills and network within the audio journalism landscape. We’ll discuss what’s needed to build a low-cost\, high-value audio production setup in terms of software and equipment\, what kinds of projects audio storytelling might the useful for\, and where to find community and professional development opportunities to help build audio skills. This is not an audio editing or production tutorial\, but DJA is considering this offering if members express interest in a more hands-on technical training. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. With the permission of those in the space\, the training session portion of this event may be recorded. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-6/
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s community meeting will be held on November 27\, 2025 from 6PM – 8PM EST. This month’s gathering will include a training session on how journalists can create a sustainable freelance business in a way that is informed by Disability culture and accessible business practices. It will be presented by DJA’s John Loeppky. \nEvent Description: \nHow to be a Disabled Freelancer: Much like when you first realize you’re Disabled\, a time when your world is flooded with accessibility questions\, the building of a Disability-led freelance journalism business has many of the same challenges. How do you pitch? How does accounting work? Can you make a go of it? Should you? For many Disabled people\, freelancing is the only accessible career path in a world where inclusive workplace is more buzzword than reality. In this training session DJA team member John Loeppky will lead participants through how he built his business\, what he would do differently\, and answer questions about how participants can explore whether freelancing is right for you. John will also answer some frequently asked questions\, highlight some of the pitfalls of the industry\, and showcase some of the inclusive practices he uses to make a living as a freelancer without putting too high a tax on his body-mind. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. With the permission of those in the space\, the training session portion of this event may be recorded. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-5/
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJA team members John Loeppky and Ariana Martinez\, this is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. This event is being hosted on October 30 from 6-8 PM Eastern. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s community meeting will be held on September 25\, 2025 from 6PM – 8PM EST. The event will be hosted by John Loeppky and Ariana Martinez and will focus on Disabled editors.\n \nThis month’s gathering will emphasize the importance of Disabled editors in newsrooms and provide a space for these vital members of newsrooms to share ideas\, concerns\, ask for support\, and connect with each other. The space will also be open to anyone who is interested to hear disabled editors’ perspectives or has aspirations of being an editor–whether that’s on-staff or as a freelancer/independent journalist. This meeting is also not just open to Disabled editors\, but to those who work as editors but do not identify with the label. The event’s hosts both have extensive experience holding spaces like these inside and outside of news environments.  \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T200000
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s community meeting will be held on August 28\, 2025 from 6PM – 8PM EST. This month’s gathering will include a training session on how journalists can leverage funding pathways typically associated with arts projects. It will be presented by DJA’s Ariana Martinez \nEvent Description: \nAccessing Arts Funding as Media Professionals: Media workers\, especially independent writers and visual storytellers\, may not be aware of how they can access funding sources aimed at artists. Drawing from close to a decade of experience funding their own storytelling practice through grants\, residencies\, and fellowships aimed at artists and writers\, Ariana Martinez will share guidance on how to present media project proposals in a way that appeals to arts-oriented funders. They will also share where to look for opportunities\, track applications and progress\, and assemble a professional portfolio suitable for submission platforms used by arts organizations (such as Slideroom and Submittable). \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. With the permission of those in the space\, the training session portion of this event may be recorded. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T101058
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJA team members John Loeppky and Ariana Martinez\, this is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. This event is being hosted on July 31 from 6-8 PM Eastern. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). \nClick here to register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3aiBWLx8Q6a9Muv9A5exGA \nClick here to register as a DJA member  and be added to our mailing list: New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting-july31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260515T101058
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SUMMARY:DJA Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a space for Disabled journalists to come together for support\, information-sharing\, and community building. \nAs a rule\, all information shared among group members in these meetings should remain private and contained to the meeting space. Group members who are concerned about security and privacy should feel free to use an alternate name or otherwise remain anonymous. Group members should feel comfortable participating with the cameras off and/or through the chat function if necessary. \nThis call will be CART captioned (or\, in the unusual event of CART provider absence\, auto-captioned through Zoom). Please let us know below if you require any other accommodations (described in registration intake form). New Member Registration. \nWe maintain a living document of Community Agreements here. \nPlease reach out to ariana.martinez@discojourno.com if you have questions about access or other aspects of this meeting space.
URL:https://discojourno.com/event/dja-community-meeting/
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