3Spoonies On Representation in Print Media: Community Questions

3Spoonies Episode Number 50.5, 12th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    How should disabled people be represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media — and who should be telling those stories? In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we respond to listener questions about disabled representation in print media, media bias, misinformation, and the emotional toll of seeing disability misrepresented in headlines. This episode is for disabled people, allies, creators, journalists, and anyone who wants to better understand why representation isn’t just about visibility — it’s about accuracy, respect, and power.   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guests Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities. Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout  Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true    Victoria-Jayne Scholes www.legallypowered.co.uk https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/author/profile/321956.Victoria-Jayne_Scholes/   Sponsors Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring® Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance Website: https://amandamckay.com/  Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/ Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies   _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Sponsor 00:59 Community Questions Intro 01:42 Asking About Accessibility Needs 03:32 Why Open Conversations Matter 05:28 Accessibility Assumptions vs Reality 07:41 Invisible Disabilities and Misconceptions 10:09 Representation and Media Responsibility 13:33 Improving Accessibility Awareness 16:48 Advice for Businesses and Event Hosts 19:52 Final Thoughts 21:03 Outro _____