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What is the meaning of disability?
A condition that is either physical or mental that limits an individual's ability to perform.
Are disabilities always physically noticeable? If not, name one!
There are many hidden disabilities including learning disabilities such as, dyslexia, emotionally disturbed, autism, etc.
Is this an example of a privilege?
"I don't have to carry a special card, tag, or item that explains my natural movements, sounds, or way of communicating."
Yes! There are many things that abled people don't notice are privileges compared to others.
How can we create inclusion in society?
By "intentionally" working towards building a community with all people and create equity among all people.
Should those with disabilities be a source of inspiration?
Those with a disability should not be the main source of inspiration. Even though media has utilized people with disabilities to inspire people, this leads to more issues with ableism. Stella Young explains how having a disability does not make anyone special and it should not be a negative thing to discuss.
What is intersectionality?
Intersectionality is where there is an overlap between different social labels leading to discrimination and prejudice.
What percent of students in the United States have a disability?
14%
Where is ableism an issue?
Everywhere. It can be seen in schools with segregation based on a student's disability, work where an employee won't be treated equally. Even in social settings like movie theaters and restaurants where people with disabilities are segregated.
Where is micro-aggression seen?
Micro-aggression is not addressing those with a disability and segregate them from being able to do what everyone else is participating in.
What is the purpose of the hashtag #NoBodyIsDisposable?
This hashtags is a movement that would help those that are at high risk of getting Covid-19 to have priority to get the vaccine.
What is the different between the medical and social model of disability?
The medical model of disability focuses on the study of what is most common of people in society. The social model of disability appreciates human differences and rejects the idea of "normal" and "abnormal".
Should euphemisms be used when referring to someone who has a disability?
For example: handi-capable, special needs.
No! Using phrases that define someone by a disability encourages the idea that a disability is something negative.
Do children notice people with disabilities?
Yes, even though the role of disability is not often discussed with children they still notice a difference. When it is not acknowledged, it leads to disability having a negative connotation.
People with disabilities should not be seen as an inspiration because it creates the idea that it is an accomplishment to do what is expected of all in society.
What is the purpose of #CripTheVote?
This is a nonpartisan movement that is working towards mobilizing those with disabilities to improve equality, minimize ableism, and prevent oppression of all people.
What is the difference between impairment and disability?
Impairment is "sensory, cognitive, or physical differences" while disability "results from societies reaction to that difference".
How has Covid-19 affected the support for disabilities?
Covid-19 has negatively affected the support for disabilities since there is less opportunities for in-person support. This refers to anything where individuals rely on physical help.
How does disproportionality relate to diversity of disabilities?
Disproportionality relates to society over/under-representing groups of people with disability based on race.
Put these in order from least to most restrictive:
Homebound; Special Education Classroom, Hospital/Residential Facility, General Education Classroom, Special School
General Education Classroom, Special Education Classroom, Special School, Homebound, Hospital/Residential Faculty
Does "Ramp Your Voice" soley focused on ableism?
Not only does "Ramp Your Voice" work towards fighting ableism, Vilissa Thompson highlights issues on intersectionality in her discussions to educate all people in the United States and around the globe.
What is the difference between an activist and a advocate?
An advocate uses new learning to speak about a social issue while an activist takes the action of helping solve the social issue.
What happened in the Congressional Investigation of 1972?
The Bureau of Education for the Handicapped discovered that there were only about 31% of students with disabilities getting the support they deserved in the education system.
What is the purpose of disability as difference, not deficit?
This is a key point of ableism where those with disabilities are seen as having an "issue" instead of being another part of human variation. All people are different which means all people should be treated equally instead of segregated for physical or mental differences.
What is the center at the University of Washington that works towards "empowering people with disabilities"?
DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center.
Which of these famous figures did NOT have a disability?
Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, or Niels Bohr
Niels Bohr!
Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein had a learning disability.