Perhaps you recently came across the term “ableism” in a blog, social media post, or elsewhere … See more

If you don’t live with a disability yourself, you may not realize the numerous ways society pushes people with disabilities to the fringes.
As a start, i… See more

The list below is far from exhaustive, but it does detail some of the ways ableism commonly occurs.
Ableism can include:
•believing p… See more

Plenty of different factors play a part in ableism:
•Fear of disability. Meeting someone with a noticeable disability might prompt feelings of fear, disc… See more

A key step to avoiding ableism in your own behavior? Recognize that people with disabilities are, in fact, people — equal to nondisabled people in every way and worthy of th… See more

Ableism may be stitched into the fabric of society, but it’s possible to change the pattern and weave a more inclusive future. Of course, this change requires effort, not to mention … See more