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Wicked star Marissa Bode slams 'gross' jokes about Nessarose's disability

Marissa Bode condemns using her character's disability as a punchline, emphasizing that jokes about disabilities harm real disabled individuals.

As He Calls for "Positivity" on Twitter, Elon Musk Keeps Using a Disgusting Slur Against the Intellectually Disabled as a Bullying Insult

Elon Musk's use of ableist slurs on social media highlights the troubling normalization of derogatory language by influential figures.

Marissa Bode Criticizes Jokes About Nessarose's Disability

Marissa Bode highlights the importance of differentiating between harmless humor about characters and harmful jokes about disabilities.
She emphasizes that ableist jokes can be deeply hurtful and harmful to real-life individuals with disabilities.

Wicked star Marissa Bode slams 'gross' jokes about Nessarose's disability

Marissa Bode condemns using her character's disability as a punchline, emphasizing that jokes about disabilities harm real disabled individuals.

As He Calls for "Positivity" on Twitter, Elon Musk Keeps Using a Disgusting Slur Against the Intellectually Disabled as a Bullying Insult

Elon Musk's use of ableist slurs on social media highlights the troubling normalization of derogatory language by influential figures.

Marissa Bode Criticizes Jokes About Nessarose's Disability

Marissa Bode highlights the importance of differentiating between harmless humor about characters and harmful jokes about disabilities.
She emphasizes that ableist jokes can be deeply hurtful and harmful to real-life individuals with disabilities.
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#disability-advocacy

Nessarose From "Wicked" Called Out The "Deeply Uncomfortable" Jokes About Her Disability

Highlighting the importance of kindness and understanding toward disabled individuals, particularly in the context of jokes about disabilities.
Emphasizing the need for non-disabled individuals to engage in active listening and unlearning ableist perspectives.

Letters: Expanding inclusivity

Many students with disabilities face ableism, which hinders their growth and social inclusion.
Programs like Best Buddies can significantly enhance peer connections and promote awareness of disabilities.

Nessarose From "Wicked" Called Out The "Deeply Uncomfortable" Jokes About Her Disability

Highlighting the importance of kindness and understanding toward disabled individuals, particularly in the context of jokes about disabilities.
Emphasizing the need for non-disabled individuals to engage in active listening and unlearning ableist perspectives.

Letters: Expanding inclusivity

Many students with disabilities face ableism, which hinders their growth and social inclusion.
Programs like Best Buddies can significantly enhance peer connections and promote awareness of disabilities.
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Investing in the disability beat

News organizations must prioritize the disability beat to counter ableism and misinformation, especially with new political leadership advocating harmful beliefs.

Bay Area disability rights activist receives MacArthur fellowship

Alice Wong received a MacArthur Fellowship for her impactful work advocating for the representation of people with disabilities and challenging ableism.

Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Transforming Mental Health Disability Research Through Lived Experience Leadership and Co-Production

The webinar series addresses disparities in mental health outcomes for people with disabilities, emphasizing inclusion in research.
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NaNoWriMo is in disarray after organizers defend AI writing tools

NaNoWriMo's stance on AI writing tools has sparked significant backlash for being perceived as classist and ableist, igniting a debate about privilege in writing.

Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations

NaNoWriMo argues that rejecting AI writing technology overlooks classist and ableist concerns, leading to a backlash and resignations.

NaNoWriMo is in disarray after organizers defend AI writing tools

NaNoWriMo's stance on AI writing tools has sparked significant backlash for being perceived as classist and ableist, igniting a debate about privilege in writing.

Generative AI backlash hits annual writing event, prompting resignations

NaNoWriMo argues that rejecting AI writing technology overlooks classist and ableist concerns, leading to a backlash and resignations.
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The Chronic Pain Of White Supremacy | KQED

Dr. Akilah Cadet shares her experiences as a Black disabled woman navigating oppressive forces in her book.
Cadet addresses issues like police brutality and microaggressions while highlighting the need for systemic change.
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