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"Deaf Poets Society: for Writers with Disabilities"
by Corinne Segal

Deaf Poets Society, a new digital literary magazine, has a message for writers with disabilities: We see you. We want you to be here. And this is your space.

Writer Sarah Katz, the magazine’s founder, grew up in North Potomac, Maryland, and attended a school with a program for students who were deaf or hard of hearing. “I had grown up around other deaf and hard of hearing people and took for granted that I had easy access to other people like me,” she said.

That wasn’t the case at the University of Maryland, College Park, where Katz said she was the “only deaf student I knew.” As a young writer, she began seeking out the disability community and went on to earn an MFA in poetry from American University.

Katz said members of the disability community have struggled to find its place in the literary world, with many writers asking who is afforded space to write in a world that often renders disabled people invisible.

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Use the passage to answer the question.

What are two ways the editors of Deaf Poets Society make the journal accessible to people with disabilities? Select the two correct answers.

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choose the two correct answers and tell me why you choice them so you can give me a true 100
by encouraging writers not to “package themselves” for others
by encouraging writers not to “package themselves” for others

by including descriptions of the images that are shown
by including descriptions of the images that are shown

by releasing new issues on a bimonthly basis
by releasing new issues on a bimonthly basis

by hosting literary events that readers can attend
by hosting literary events that readers can attend

by offering articles in both text and audio form
by offering articles in both text and audio form
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Answer 1

Based on the passage, the two ways the editors of Deaf Poets Society make the journal accessible to people with disabilities are:

1. By encouraging writers not to “package themselves” for others - This approach fosters an inclusive environment that allows writers with disabilities to express themselves authentically, without feeling pressured to conform to mainstream norms. It acknowledges the unique voices and experiences of disabled writers.

2. By offering articles in both text and audio form - Providing content in multiple formats increases accessibility for individuals with different disabilities. For instance, those who are deaf or hard of hearing can read the text, while those who have difficulty reading can listen to audio versions. This ensures that a wider audience can engage with the content.

The other options, such as including descriptions of images or hosting events, are not mentioned in the provided passage, making them incorrect choices. Releasing issues on a bimonthly basis is also irrelevant to the specific accessibility measures highlighted in the text.