Definitions
What is ableism?
Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities
What law in the U.S. guarantees rights for people with disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act
What does the social model of disability emphasize
Society’s barriers create disabilities, not impairments
What is the first step in addressing ableism
Raising awareness
what is the main problem in schools
inclusion problems
Name one type of ableism
Systemic, internalized, or interpersonal
When was the ADA passed
1990
What is the medical model of disability
It views disability as a problem within the individual that needs to be fixed
Name one way to empower disabled voices.
Involving disabled people in decision-making processes
What type of barriers might disabled students face in school?
Inaccessible resources, biased teaching, or lack of accommodations.
What does “internalized ableism” mean?
When disabled people adopt negative beliefs about themselves based on societal attitudes
What movement pushed for accessibility rights in the 20th century
The Disability Rights Movement
What is the moral model of disability
It ties disability to moral or religious beliefs, often stigmatizing
How can schools support disabled students better?
Inclusive policies, accessible classrooms, and disability awareness programs
What does Joseph Schneiderwind’s research focus on?
The invisibility of issues faced by disabled students in grade school
What does “intersectionality” refer to in the context of disability
The way multiple forms of discrimination overlap and impact individuals
Name one historical stereotype about disability
Viewing disabled people as “tragic” or “inspirational heroes.”
How does the social model differ from the medical model
The social model focuses on societal barriers, while the medical model focuses on fixing individuals
What does “economic inclusion” mean?
Ensuring disabled people have equal opportunities for employment and financial independence
Name one way schools perpetuate ableism.
separating disabled students or not providing enough resources.
What is the difference between disability and impairment
Impairment refers to a physical or mental condition; disability is the social impact of that condition
What Supreme Court case challenged disability discrimination in education?
Board of Education v. Rowley
Which model is most associated with systemic change
The social model
What role does media play in combating ableism
Portraying disabled individuals in diverse and realistic ways
What is one stereotype that discourages disabled people from pursuing careers
The belief that disabled people cannot succeed in technical fields.