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Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (ADCI)

I founded Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (ADCI) in collaboration with the Society of Authors because I realised there was a need for support and guidance for disabled authors.

ADCI launched in June 2020, at the height of the pandemic, when connection was even more important than ever. The response was immensely positive and the group became a place to meet new people, share experiences and build friendships.  We have a Facebook group and monthly Zoom meetings.

The members of ADCI saw there were issues around inclusivity, adaptability and accessibility within the publishing industry and we set out to make things better for all disabled and chronically ill authors.

Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (ADCI) is open to members of the Society of Authors. To find out more visit societyofauthors.org/Groups/Authors-Disabilities-Illnesses-Network
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ADCI Guides

  • Working with Disabled, Chronically Ill & Neurodiverse Authors (pdf download)
  • How to Make the Publishing Industry More Accessible to Disabled Authors & Employees ​(pdf download)
  • How to be a Good Ally to Disabled Authors (pdf download)
  • Making Events Accessible to Disabled Authors and Attendees (pdf download)
  • Disability Links & Resources
  • Organising Accessible Writing Groups

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The Bookseller

I guest edited the first Disability Issues of The Bookseller, the UK's lading trade magazine for the publishing industry.
The 2021 illustrated cover of The Bookseller Disability Issue showing a group of disabled people working together to open a large book.
The 2022 illustrated cover of The Bookseller Disability Issue showing a desk with tools to improve accessibility to reading and writing.

Visit Bookshop.org to check out works by ADCI members...


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