“I want people to know that kids with disabilities have a higher potential than they may think.” Imagine Everybody is a project that aims to show people just that: that kids (and people in general) with disabilities can do great things with a little bit of help. The project is spearheaded by the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, which provides world-class care to children with disabilities. By publishing media showing how kids in their care thrive and reach their potential, they hope that society adopts more inclusionary technology and policies. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
