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 ...

Marissa Bode shares her experiences with ableism, emphasizing that social status doesn't make anyone immune and every disabled person deserves respect. #MarissaBode #Wicked ...

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 ...

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 ...

The response to a US Senate candidate’s recovery from a stroke reveals how this nation derides and weaponizes disability. John Fetterman is recovering from a stroke. You may have heard something about ...

In this insightful video, our host discusses a recent reaction from Hasan Piker that sparked a conversation about ableism and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As reported in a new systematic review by Sally Lindsay and Kristina Fuentes at the University of Toronto, ableist attitudes and resistance are stigmatizing disabilities, stifling faculty and staff ...

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, ...