Ableism: What it is and what we can do to fix it
This article explains ableism and how it continually affects people with disabilities. This article provides examples of microaggressions towards people with disabilities, and how ablsiem can be recognized and averted.
TO REFLECT ON
- What is ableism and what are the messages they signal?
- What are some examples of ableism you have seen or experienced in your own life?
- How can you start to deconstruct ableism in your language, programs, and institutions?