Author Guidelines

Submission Policies

JTDS currently accepts original research articles and review essays:

• Research Articles: Research articles should present findings, theories, and/or perspectives with the potential to contribute to a deeper understanding of disability studies education. We welcome works that deploy quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, theoretical, rhetorical, and/or arts-based approaches. Additionally, we value works that systematically reflect on pedagogical practices, providing examples that illuminate effective strategies for disability studies instruction while also exploring the challenges, nuances, ambiguities, and contextual considerations that educators may encounter. Length: 6,000-10,000 words, excluding abstract, references, and other peripheral matter.
• Review Essays: Review essays should offer summaries and critiques of media such as books, films, documentaries, websites, or educational resources and situate them within the context of disability studies education. Authors are encouraged to synthesize insights from multiple sources, drawing connections, identifying trends, and highlighting implications for pedagogy and research. Length may vary but should provide sufficient space for comprehensive discussion and analysis.

Manuscript Preparation

To be considered for publication in JTDS, a work must not have been previously published and must not be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. The work cannot be considered elsewhere until we have rendered an editorial decision.

When preparing and finalizing your manuscript, you should:

• Prioritize document and media accessibility:
  • All manuscripts should include properly formatted and logically structured headings and, if applicable, bulleted and numbered lists.
  • Images should include concise descriptive text.
  • Transcripts should be provided for audio and video media.
• Include an abstract (150-200 words) and 3-5 keywords.
• Adhere to APA 7 style and formatting standards.
• Exclude identifying author information from both the manuscript text and document metadata.
• Include an Institutional Review Board statement (for research involving human subjects).
• Place tables, figures, and other multimedia content within the document (if applicable).
• Submit your manuscript in ONE double-spaced, page-numbered document.

Submission Process

To submit your manuscript to the Journal of Teaching Disability Studies, please follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Manuscript: Ensure your manuscript is complete and formatted according to our guidelines. Include any supplementary materials that support your work.
2. Read the License: Before you can submit your manuscript, you must read the Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike International Creative Commons license. We publish all articles under this license.
3. Submit Your Manuscript: Complete the manuscript submission form. You will be asked to agree to the license terms as part of the submission process.

We look forward to receiving your manuscript and appreciate your commitment to open access publishing.