Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the coming days, Minnesota is expected to enact a first-of-its-kind law promoting teacher training on ableism and the history ...

What’s the point of working against disability prejudice — also known as ableism? Sometimes it seems like the fight against ableism boils down to little more than making sure not to offend disabled ...

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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 ...

“What kind of funding are you looking for, and do you have a budget for this year?” a staff person from a foundation asked me. We were talking about the 2018 Disability & Intersectionality Summit (DIS ...

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 ...

Ableism is a term that refers to the practices or ideas that discriminate against those who have disabilities. It suggests that society puts higher value on people with typical abilities. Ableism ...

Coauthored by Sarah Fodero, MPH, Katie Wang, PhD, and Kathleen Bogart, PhD Source: Disabled and Here / Creative Commons License The largest socially marginalized group of Americans is struggling 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.

This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America. In the coming days, Minnesota is expected to enact a first-of-its-kind law promoting ...