Recommendation on the Portrayal of People with Disabilities in the Media [Empfehlung zur Darstellung von Menschen mit Behinderungen in den Medien]

Name of code

Recommendation on the Portrayal of People with Disabilities in the Media [Empfehlung zur Darstellung von Menschen mit Behinderungen in den Medien]

Originator of code

Federal Chancellery of Austria [Bundeskanzleramt Ă–sterreich]

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

2017

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Political

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

No

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The document Recommendation on the Portrayal of People with Disabilities in the Media by the Federal Chancellery of Austria highlights legally non-binding recommendations for an inclusive and accurate representation. The objective is to present the lives of individuals with disabilities in a factual and balanced manner, avoiding discriminatory terms and emphasizing their strengths. The document includes a description of the problem, the current situation in Austria, and best practice examples from other countries. Moreover, the text outlines necessary steps to implement inclusive measures in the media sector, for example, awareness-raising workshops for journalists, actively employing people with disabilities, and portraying disabled people in a positive and unbiased manner. These measures are intended to promote inclusive and accurate representation of people with disabilities in the media.

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