A long-time, low-grade worry for people with disabilities has become a red alert in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Most disabled people at one time or another worry that we and our so-called ...
No observance of Disability Pride Month is complete without discussing ableism. One way to start is to think about the word "ableism" itself — the term most often used these days to group together the ...
People with disabilities often spend a lot of time navigating bias and educating others about their condition. When it comes to cancer, assumptions made by their doctors can undermine their care even ...
ARC Research Fellow in Indigenous Health, Disability and Community Development, University of Sydney The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability ...
In early 1990, the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act was stalling in Congress. After years and years of grassroots lobbying to pass legislation that would ensure civil rights protections for ...
Woman sits in the wheelchair and looks on sunrise. Girl with limited mobility looks into future and searches opportunities for personal growth. Development lifestyles pathway. Vector Woman sits in the ...
Lizzo on Monday said she is changing the lyrics to "Grrrls" following criticism from many in the disabled community that the single contains a word that is considered an "ableist slur." The song, ...
In January 2021, President Joe Biden issued executive order 13985 calling for the federal government to establish a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people with ...
A couple of things are happening in the recent controversies about the use of ableist lyrics in popular music: One is the inherent and systemic ableism in our culture that normalizes the use of ...
Local woman shares experiences navigating workforce in wheelchair, helps others understand ‘ableism’
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to making progress in equity, people with disabilities say that it seems they’re barely part of the equation. One ...
To the casual observer, I look pretty “normal.” If you catch me walking down the street, you probably can’t tell I’m in pain, probably dizzy, a little more reliant on my maps app than I should have to ...
People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals.
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