Technical Contribution Guide

This guide is for contributors who want to edit the wiki directly via Git — forking, branching, and opening pull requests. If you’d rather just send content, feedback, or corrections by email (no technical skills needed), see How to Contribute instead.

Here’s how the direct-editing workflow works:

Steps to Contribute

1. Fork/clone the repository (if applicable).
2. Create a branch named topic-yourname or similar.
3. Navigate to the folder for the section you want to edit or add content in (for example, /glossary).
4. Create or edit .md files.
   • Use existing styling and frontmatter (--- block at top)
   • Keep paragraphs short and clear.
   • Add links to related pages in this wiki.
   • Use plain language; explain terms that might be unfamiliar.
   • Include citations where you reference facts, data or policy.
5. Preview your changes (in your local editor or via the wiki’s preview) to check formatting and accessibility (e.g., alt text for images, heading structure).
6. Submit a pull request / merge request / content-update (depending on your workflow). In the description:
   • What changed and why
   • Which section(s) might need review or follow-up
   • Any accessibility considerations or unresolved questions
7. Review process
   • A moderator or co-editor will review your contribution.
   • You may be asked for clarification or edits.
   • Once approved, your changes will be merged and deployed.

Guidelines for Contributors

• Write in plain language — short sentences and clear terms help more people.
• Consider accessible navigation — headings, lists, links, alt text for any visuals.
• Respect the “Nothing About Us Without Us” principle — when writing about a disability community, center voices of that community and avoid assumptions.
• Avoid jargon where possible — when you must use it, link to a glossary term or explain it.
• Use inclusive language — check your tone, pronouns, and representation.

How to Get Support

• Email us: contribute2disabilitywiki@gmail.com — questions, feedback, or contributions of any kind are welcome, and you don’t need any technical skills to reach out.
• Look up these pages for help:
  • Terminology — for term definitions
  • Editorial Guidelines — for style and process
• If you’re unsure about a topic or wording, leave it as a draft and ask for peer review.

Thank you for helping build this resource! Your voice—especially if you have lived experience—matters.

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Have lived experience or expertise that could strengthen this page? We especially welcome perspectives on models not well represented here, including those from the Global South and Indigenous communities.

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This page centers disabled people’s expertise and is informed by disabled-led organizing globally. For questions or to suggest additions, see How to Contribute.