What you need to know about ableism. ... Image 1 On a white background

What you need to know about ableism.
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Image 1 On a white background. In black, bold font reads What you need to know about ableism. At the bottom right, there is a black rectangle with white text that reads Disability Discrimination 101 and Ways to be Anti-Ableist. Behind, the words are a speaker in grey. Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 2 Question mark in a faint blue behind the words. At the top of the graphic reads Ableism Is... with a quotation mark below. Below the quotation mark reads A system that places value on peoples bodies and minds based on societally constructed ideas of normalcy, intelligence, excellence and productivity. These constructed ideas are deeply rooted in anti-Blackness, eugenics, colonialism and capitalism. This form of systemic oppression leads to people and society determining who is valuable and worthy based on a persons appearance andor their ability to satisfactorily reproduce, excel and behave. The following words are higlighted in light blue with bold font Constructed, Systemic Oppression, Appearance, Behave. Below the quote reads -TL Lewis and Dustin Gibson. Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 3 Gavel in a faint blue behind the words. At the top in black text reads, SystemicInstitutional Ableism. Below, Includes the physical barriers, policies, laws, regulations and practices that exclude people with disabilities from full participation and equal opportunity. Below that, there are six paint rectangles with white and blue text that lists the following limited insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, no ramps in building, broken elevator, lack of accomodations in school and in the workplace, no interpreters available, triage policies that allow doctors to deny care based on medical history and disability. Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 4 An intersection in a faint blue behind the words. At the top reads Ableist Microaggressions. Below, Indirect, subtle, possibly unintentional discrimination against individuals based on their disability. These take the form of statements, actions, incidents, or exclusions. A person to the left of the graphic has two chat bubbled that reads, Wow, I couldnt do that, Can I pray for you? and You dont look or act disabled, Have you tried X? There is another person to the right of the graphic with a chat bubble that reads Congratulating someone on something not worth the congratulations - like getting dressed, or going out for dinner Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 5 Light bulb in a faint blue behind the words. At the top reads Internalized Ableism Below, A practice where disabled people internalize the discriminatory ideas and prejudices from our ableist culture and society. This may result in feelings of inferiority, being lesser, and feeling like you arent entitled to certain things due to your disability. There two paint rectangles with white and blue text that reads Thinking you should lower your relationship standards because who would want to be with someone disabled.. and Not asking for accommodations you are entitled to, as to not bother someone or feel like a burden Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 6 A circle in a faint blue behind the words. At the top, Anti-Ableism Is... Below on a black paint rectangle in white and blue text reads Anti-Ableism is strategies, theories, actions, and practices that challenge and counter ableism, inequalities, prejudices, and discrimination based on apparent and non-apparent disability. -Flexability Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 7 A hand in a faint blue behind the words. At the top, What YOU Can Do To Be in black text and Anti-Ableist in blue text. Below, Have you experienced or witnessed ableism? What actions will you take to be more anti-ableist in your life? Below that, there is an oval orbit with circles on it that lists the following presume competence, point out barriers, journal your thoughts, be empathetic, sincere, and open, acknowledge people with disabilities, join our online Diversability community for more discussions and resources, share articles and
first person perspectives about disability and ableism. Diversability logo at the bottom.

Image 8 There is a circle with four paint rectangles in black on top. On top of these paint swatches in white text Virtual Events, with a graphic of a calendar and a checkmark, Community Sharing, with a graphic of people connected by dots, Visibility Opportunities, with a graphic of three hands held up, and Join US. Disabled and Non-disabled people are welcome! There is a paintbrush with a blue tip next to us in blue. In black text on a blue rectangle reads read the full piece on Thrive Global! Below, on a black rectangle in white text httpbit.lydiversabilitycommunity. Diversability logo at the bottom.
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