RFK Jr. Claimed Autism Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments on autism prompted widespread criticism for perpetuating stigma and damaging perceptions of autistic individuals.
Lauren Boebert accused of racism and ableism over her criticism of Al GreenBoebert's comments on Al Green's cane highlight issues of racism, ableism, and hypocrisy in political discourse.
Investing in the disability beatNews organizations must prioritize the disability beat to counter ableism and misinformation, especially with new political leadership advocating harmful beliefs.
The R-word is back. But why?The resurgence of the R-word reflects deeper societal issues of ableism and cultural attitudes towards disabilities.
Investing in the disability beatNews organizations must prioritize the disability beat to counter ableism and misinformation, especially with new political leadership advocating harmful beliefs.
The R-word is back. But why?The resurgence of the R-word reflects deeper societal issues of ableism and cultural attitudes towards disabilities.
What Is It Like to Be a Blind Person?The onset of sight loss in adulthood is often devastating, leading to challenges in identity and societal perception.
Wicked star Marissa Bode slams 'gross' jokes about Nessarose's disabilityMarissa Bode condemns using her character's disability as a punchline, emphasizing that jokes about disabilities harm real disabled individuals.
Gay trans man with cerebral palsy blasts 'transphobia and ableism'Leo Aces condemns transphobia and ableism targeting trans teenager Micah Leroy's transition video that sparked online harassment.The intersection of disability and gender identity can provoke controversy and systemic biases.
Marissa Bode Criticizes Jokes About Nessarose's DisabilityMarissa 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 disabilityMarissa Bode condemns using her character's disability as a punchline, emphasizing that jokes about disabilities harm real disabled individuals.
Gay trans man with cerebral palsy blasts 'transphobia and ableism'Leo Aces condemns transphobia and ableism targeting trans teenager Micah Leroy's transition video that sparked online harassment.The intersection of disability and gender identity can provoke controversy and systemic biases.
Marissa Bode Criticizes Jokes About Nessarose's DisabilityMarissa 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.
Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Transforming Mental Health Disability Research Through Lived Experience Leadership and Co-ProductionThe webinar series addresses disparities in mental health outcomes for people with disabilities, emphasizing inclusion in research.
What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? A Guide to Brain DiversityNeurodivergence is a different way of thinking, not a disorder; experts now recognize its value rather than viewing it as a disability.
Disability, Equity, and Mental Health Research Webinar Series: Transforming Mental Health Disability Research Through Lived Experience Leadership and Co-ProductionThe webinar series addresses disparities in mental health outcomes for people with disabilities, emphasizing inclusion in research.
What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent? A Guide to Brain DiversityNeurodivergence is a different way of thinking, not a disorder; experts now recognize its value rather than viewing it as a disability.
Letters: Expanding inclusivityMany 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.
Bay Area disability rights activist receives MacArthur fellowshipAlice Wong received a MacArthur Fellowship for her impactful work advocating for the representation of people with disabilities and challenging ableism.
NaNoWriMo is in disarray after organizers defend AI writing toolsNaNoWriMo'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 resignationsNaNoWriMo 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 toolsNaNoWriMo'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 resignationsNaNoWriMo argues that rejecting AI writing technology overlooks classist and ableist concerns, leading to a backlash and resignations.