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Providing training, resources and a community of support to journalists around the world. Join us at #IRE26 June 18-21 in National Harbor, MD! 🔍 ire.org

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@homelessbeatrc.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 7:44 PMReposted by @ire.org

Thank you to everyone who attended the @ire.org AccessFest panel on how to deliver nuanced, high-impact stories on homelessness with reporters @steflugli.bsky.social @marisakendall.bsky.social @willjames.bsky.social @mjlyle.bsky.social.

@laurakurtzberg.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 8:58 PMReposted by @ire.org

Thanks so much for joining us and sharing your expertise as a speaker! #AccessFest26 @ire.org

@ire.orgOct 9, 2026, 3:39 PM

Learn how a gender lens can expand reporting on any beat.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 10:00pm ET | 9:00pm CT | 7:00pm PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

@noellem1.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 12:50 AMReposted by @ire.org

Can't wait for this panel! Been through some career shifts this year and looking to start getting more clients.

@accessiblejournalism.orgOct 6, 2026, 11:02 AMReposted by @ire.org

Take the survey today!

And a big thank you to our friends and partners for their help in getting this survey out! @opennews.bsky.social @ire.org #Journalism #JournalismIndustry #OnlineNews #BroadcastJournalism #PrintJournalism #IndependentJournalism

Hey journalism professionals! Only 24 days left to take the  Organization for Accessible Journalism 2026 Journalist Survey.
SStacy Kess: the revolution will be accessible.@stacykess.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 10:11 AM

U.S. journalism professionals! There are only 24 days left to take the @accessiblejournalism.org 2026 Journalist Survey! I know that many of you are professional procrastinators, but don’t wait. Today is the day. Why are why we collecting this data? 1/3

accessiblejournalism.surveymars.comOAJ 2026 Journalist Accessibility Survey | Organization for Accessible JournalismI have posted a survey titled 'OAJ 2026 Journalist Accessibility Survey' on Organization for Accessible Journalism. Please help me by filling it out. Thank you very much!
@steflugli.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 7:29 PMReposted by @ire.org

Myself and other members of the @homelessbeatrc.bsky.social are hosting a panel on delivering nuanced, high-impact stories on homelessness, this Friday, 2:30-3:30 EST. We'd love to see you! Come through! @ire.org schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

@rahulbot.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 7:00 AMReposted by @ire.org

Conferences can be hard to justify and attend. I appreciate efforts like @ire.org's AccessFest, which is an online event designed for virtual attendance. Not the same, but still useful and accessible to many more. Cheap for students! Starts Thurs.
www.ire.org/training/con...

@watchdogdiva.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 1:32 PMReposted by @ire.org

I have some personal news! @ire.org
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@homelessbeatrc.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 4:33 PMReposted by @ire.org

Members of the Homelessness Beat Reporters Collective will be hosting a panel at @ire.org AccessFest on Friday at 2:30 p.m. EST to talk about how journalists can provide nuanced coverage on homelessness.
schedules.ire.org/accessfest-2...

@smachlis.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 9:05 PMReposted by @ire.org

@duyknguyen.bsky.social tells IRE #AccessFest26 that the NY Times built a chatbot for the massive Epstein files data dump using the open-source LibreChat chatbot project.
Reporters are trained to use the bot's answer as a *starting point*, not a final answer!
www.librechat.ai
#ddj @ire.org

@silviacanelon.comOct 8, 2026, 10:30 PMReposted by @ire.org

@ire.org's AccessFest quickly became one of my favorite conferences for all things data storytelling, and this year I'll be speaking on a panel along with @anntastic.bsky.social and Monica Williams 🌟 #AccessFest26

@ire.orgOct 8, 2026, 11:11 PM

Enjoying #AccessFest? 👾 Torn between two sessions? IRE members can catch recorded sessions later in the Resource Center, plus exclusive databases, discounted reporting tools & access to IRE events.

Join → ire.org/join-ire

Graphic with a dark textured background and the AccessFest logo, “Virtual by Design, Oct. 8–10, 2026.” Headline: “Enjoying AccessFest? This member-only conference is just one IRE perk. IRE membership unlocks:” A list of benefits with purple checkmarks follows:

FOIAengine (only at IRE): A year of access to a database of 230,000+ FOIA requests.
Visualping Premium (member upgrade): Premium website change alerts for IRE members.
Thousands of tipsheets: Plus “How I Did It” breakdowns of top investigations.
A vibrant community: Join reporters worldwide on member listservs & Slack.
Fellowships & scholarships: Grow your reporting skills with funding and support.
IRE Journal subscription: Behind-the-story insights and tips from top reporters.
Quick Hits & Local Matters newsletters: Our news & top local watchdog stories, straight to your inbox.

A pink button at the bottom reads: IRE.ORG/JOIN-IRE
@ire.orgOct 7, 2026, 7:43 PM

Learn to spot burnout early and protect your well-being.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 8, Thursday at 11:00am ET | 10:00am CT | 8:00am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

AccessFest 2026 promotional graphic. On the left, headshots of the four speakers in circles against a lavender background. On the right, on a dark textured background, the AccessFest "Virtual by Design" logo with the dates Oct. 8–10, 2026. Large text reads: "Learn to spot trauma and burnout early to protect your team and newsroom well-being." Speakers: Jeje Mohamed, Aegis Safety Alliance; Luisa Ortiz Pérez, The Media Resilience Network; Peniley Ramírez, Futuro Media Group; Damaso Reyes, Independent Investigative Journalist. At the bottom: Thursday, October 8, 11am ET | 10am CT | 8am PT. Session title: Emotional management for reporters, freelancers and media leaders.AccessFest 2026 promotional graphic on a dark textured background with the AccessFest "Virtual by Design" logo and the dates Oct. 8–10, 2026. Large text reads: "$76 professionals, $26 students." A purple banner reads: "Top-tier training, no packing required." Below it: "Virtual by design." A purple "Register now" button follows. At the bottom: "Oct 8–10, 2026. Sessions all day." and "Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 7, 2026, 1:45 PM

Learn what makes investigative vertical video work.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 12:30pm ET | 11:30am CT | 9:30am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

AccessFest session graphic for "Scroll-stopping investigations: What works in vertical video." On the left are headshots of the two speakers: a smiling woman with long brown hair in a light blue sweater, and a man with a beard wearing a dark suit and red tie. On the right, below the AccessFest logo (Virtual by Design, Oct. 8-10, 2026), text reads: "Learn how to create impactful vertical investigative videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts while balancing format, scripting, depth and impact." Speakers: Alexi Cohan, WCVB; Levi Ismail, NewsChannel 5 (WTVF). At the bottom: Fri, October 9, 12:30pm ET | 11:30am CT | 9:30am PT.AccessFest promotional graphic on a dark textured background. The AccessFest logo, with the tagline "Virtual by Design" and the dates Oct. 8-10, 2026, sits at the top right. Large white text reads "$76 professionals, $26 students." A purple banner reads "Top-tier training, no packing required," followed by "Virtual by design." A purple "Register now" button sits below. At the bottom: "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day." and "Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 6, 2026, 7:17 PM

Learn to build a sustainable freelance journalism career.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 4-5pm ET | 3-4pm CT | 1-2pm PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

Promotional graphic for the AccessFest session "Mastering the solo hustle," with the AccessFest logo, "Virtual by Design," Oct. 8-10, 2026. Three circular speaker headshots run down the left side. Bold white text reads "Learn how to build sustainable income streams as an independent journalist." Speakers listed: Ann Marie Awad, The Institute for Independent Journalists; Silvia Canelón, Independent Journalist; Monica Williams, Grants for Journalists. The footer reads "Fri, October 9, 4 PM ET | 3 PM CT | 1 PM PT."Promotional graphic for AccessFest, "Virtual by Design," Oct. 8-10, 2026, on a dark textured background with purple accents. Large white text reads "$76 professionals, $26 students," followed by a purple banner reading "Top-tier training, no packing required" and the line "Virtual by design." A purple "Register now" button sits below. The footer reads "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day." and "Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 6, 2026, 5:36 PM

Learn how to add value fast when news breaks.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 2:30pm ET | 1:30pm CT | 11:30am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

AccessFest 2026 session graphic. On the left are four circular headshots of smiling speakers: Susan Batt, with shoulder-length blond hair, glasses and a blue blazer; Dan Krauth, with short light brown hair and a light blue collared shirt; Hayleigh Colombo, with dark curly hair, glasses and a teal blazer; and Ted Oberg, with short gray hair, a dark suit and a white shirt. On the right, on a dark gray background under the AccessFest logo, white text reads "Explore how investigative reporters can add value to breaking news and turn chaotic stories into stronger investigations." Speakers: Susan Batt, WTHR; Dan Krauth, WABC; Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar; Ted Oberg, NBC. Footer: "Fri, October 9, 2:30pm ET | 1:30pm CT | 11:30am PT. Breaking News! What Now?"AccessFest 2026 promotional graphic on a dark gray textured background. The AccessFest logo, "Virtual by Design, Oct. 8-10, 2026," is at the top right. Large white text reads "$76 professionals, $26 students," followed by a purple banner reading "Top-tier training, no packing required" and the line "Virtual by design." A purple "Register now" button sits below. Footer text: "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day. Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 6, 2026, 1:25 PM

Discover free, powerful tools built for journalists.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 10, Saturday at 11am ET | 10am CT | 8am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

AccessFest 2026 session graphic. On the left are headshots of two smiling women: Sriya Reddy, with shoulder-length dark hair and a cream turtleneck, and Kat Duncan, with long dark hair, glasses and a blue jacket. On the right, on a dark gray background under the AccessFest logo, white text reads "Explore free tools for solutions, science, community and safety reporting." Speakers: Sriya Reddy, Reynolds Journalism Institute, and Kat Duncan, Reynolds Journalism Institute. Footer: "Sat, October 10, 11am ET | 10am CT | 8am PT. Innovative and Free Tools for Journalists."AccessFest 2026 promotional graphic on a dark gray textured background. The AccessFest logo, "Virtual by Design, Oct. 8-10, 2026," is at the top right. Large white text reads "$76 professionals, $26 students," followed by a purple banner reading "Top-tier training, no packing required" and the line "Virtual by design." A purple "Register now" button sits below. Footer text: "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day. Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 5, 2026, 9:05 PM

Learn how to turn newsroom conflict into team strength.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 8, Thursday at 12:30pm ET | 11:30am CT | 9:30am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

Promotional graphic for the AccessFest session "How to have hard conversations in the newsroom," Thursday, October 8, 12:30pm ET | 11:30am CT | 9:30am PT. On the left, four circular headshots of the speakers, each smiling. On the right, under the AccessFest logo, text reads "Explore strategies for resolving newsroom conflict, improving communication and building a culture of accountability and healthy disagreement." Speakers listed: Frank Bi, Hacks/Hackers; Emma Carew Grovum, Kimbap Media; Ryan Nave, Knave Media Strategies; Cristina Silva, The Boston Globe.Promotional graphic for AccessFest, "Virtual by Design," Oct. 8-10, 2026, on a dark textured background with the AccessFest logo in white and purple. Large white text reads "$76 professionals, $26 students." A purple banner reads "Top-tier training, no packing required," followed by "Virtual by design." A purple "Register Now" button sits below. Bottom text reads "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day." and "Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
@ire.orgOct 5, 2026, 5:18 PM

You get one hour a month with our board. Are you using it? 🤔

Ask our leaders about NICAR, our strategic plan, finances or anything IRE.

🗓️ Wed., Oct. 14, 1pm ET
👉🏽 Register: https://ire.users.membersuite.com/events/bba604a0-0078-cfa6-fb83-0b4a2a73d4cc/details

#IREboard

@ire.orgOct 5, 2026, 2:48 PM

Learn to make your news photos and videos accessible to all.
Join our #AccessFest26 session October 9, Friday at 2:30pm ET | 1:30pm CT | 11:30am PT

🗓️Save the date: Oct 8-10
👾100% virtual

Pro: $76 | Students: $26
Register: https://www.ire.org/accessfest-2026-registration/

AccessFest session graphic. On the left are headshots of the two speakers. At top, Stacy Kess smiles widely, with dark curly hair and round glasses. Below, Emilia Ruzicka smiles, with short brown hair, wire-rimmed glasses and a light blue collared shirt. On the right is the AccessFest logo, "Virtual by Design, Oct. 8-10, 2026," followed by: "Learn how to reach every reader with accessible photos, video and social. Speakers: Stacy Kess, The Organization for Accessible Journalism. Emilia Ruzicka, freelance data journalist and editor." Footer: "Fri, October 9, 2:30pm ET | 1:30pm CT | 11:30am PT. Making your news photos and videos more accessible."AccessFest promo graphic on a dark gray textured background. The AccessFest logo reads "Virtual by Design, Oct. 8-10, 2026." Main text: "$76 professionals. $26 students. Top-tier training, no packing required. Virtual by design." A purple button reads "Register now." Footer: "Oct 8-10, 2026. Sessions all day. Check the schedule — not all sessions are recorded."
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