Ableism
Refers to discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities or who are perceived to have disabilities. Ableism characterizes persons as defined by their disabilities and as inferior to the non-disabled.
This is what it’s really like to live with ADHD
At 32, Jessica McCabe’s ADHD brought her to the darkest point of her life thus far. At 34, she was thriving both personally and professionally, producing a successful Youtube channel about living with ADHD. In this deeply personal talk, Jessica describes how she turned things around through community and education.
Read MoreAttention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) – an interview with Dr. Russell barkley
Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain?
Read More“No you’re not” – a portrait of autistic women
When a woman discloses that she’s autistic, the reaction is often, “But you don’t look autistic,” or even a straight denial, “No you’re not.” This insightful and moving series of portraits and interviews by photographer Rosie Barnes allows the voices and experiences of autistic women to be heard.
Read MoreUnderstanding invisible disabilities in the workplace
An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside. But it can impact someone’s movements, senses, or activities.
Read MoreWhat is Ableism, and What is its impact?
Ableism refers to bias, prejudice, and discrimination against people with disabilities. It hinges on the idea that people with disabilities are less valuable than nondisabled people.
Read More5 Ways To Erase Ableism From The Workplace And Politics
30 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is still twice the rate for non-disabled people. One of the key reasons may be that many ableist assumptions about disability and basic competence are still so widely considered common sense that we don’t even think of them…
Read MoreInstead Of These Ableist Words, Use Inclusive Language At Work
Stop using disability as a negative metaphor at work (and everywhere else).
Read MoreThe harmful ableist language you unknowingly use
Some of our most common, ingrained expressions have damaging effects on millions of people – and many of us don’t know we’re hurting others when we speak.
Read MoreDisabling Ableism: The Modern Pathway to Inclusion
This TED Talk focuses on shifting perceptions of what is perceived possible by disabling ableism, a social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior (Wikipedia).
Read MoreUnderstanding invisible disabilities in the workplace
If you see someone at work using a wheelchair, wearing a hearing aid, or using an assistive device, you likely are aware the person has a disability. But not all disabilities are obvious to the eye. These are known as invisible disabilities.
An invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that can’t be seen from the outside.
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