Semester 2: Week 12

This week you’re going to learn about a word and concept that might be new to you: ableism. According to Eisenmenger (2019), “Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their disability.” Check out this week’s article and video to learn more about ableism.

Instructions:

First, read Ableism 101.

Next, watch Ableism & Language.

Finally, complete the Week 12 Reflection.