This week, Rachel and Lynne explore the importance of creating inclusive and accessible content with award-winning journalist and disability advocate Zoe Simmons. Zoe shares her experiences with chronic illness and disability, discussing how these have shaped her career and advocacy work. Key topics include:
- The significance of using accessible language
- Practical tips for making content more accessible
- The impact of lived experiences in storytelling
Zoe also touches on managing multiple income streams as a freelancer and the challenges of ensuring fair compensation for lived experience and advocacy work. Connect with Zoe through her website:
https://zoesimmons.com.au/ or LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-simmons-7119a994/ Visit The Content Byte website for a transcription of this episode:
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