- Ableism is a system of oppression that includes discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities & Disability Community.
- Their exclusions and the valuing of people and groups that do not have disabilities.
- Ableism is all around us. It hides in politely worded conversations and the use of euphemism. Smothered patronizing tendencies in kind actions.
Ableism Examples
- Institutional or Systemic Able
- Interpersonal
- Internalized
4 Large Scale Examples
- Ableist language
- In accessible design
- Education discrimination
- Employment discrimination
Different forms of Ableism
- Hostile ableism
- Benevolent ableism
- Ambivalent ableism
What is Systemic Ableism?
- Systemic or institutional ableism comprises the physical barriers, policies& laws,
- Attitudes that exclude people with disabilities from full participation and equal opportunity in society
Parts of Systemic Ableism
- Physical Barriers
- Policies & Laws
- Attitudinal Barriers
Physical Barriers
- Buildings without Ramps
- Elevators
- Automatic or push door
- Accessible parking
- Inaccessible housing
- Lack of transportation
Policies & Laws
- Lack of Compliance with disability lays and legislation
- Lack of laws
- Lack of understanding of existing laws
Attitudinal Barriers
- Stereotypes
- Prejudice
- Stigma
References
https://mydiversability.com/blog/2020/8/20/what-you-need-to-know-about-ableism
https://libguides.ufv.ca/c.php?g=705905&p=5193383
