As we know that it should come to no surprise whatsoever that we live in a world where society, movies and messages on bulletin telling or sharing with us that we should be living in a world where it is highly catered and meeting the needs of able-bodied. More than that, people with disabilities are so often underrepresented in the media, TV, literature, and film. People with disabilities are habitually only cast if their disability serves to explain some tragic backstory or denote a questionable morality. Contrary to popular belief, disability studies and educational reform have become a maj ..read more

#autism #internalableism #ableism #actuallyautistic  #toenableornottoenable    *DISCLAIMER*  Before I continue this video I am about to share with you all today, I  want to say that I am no medical doctor. I'm your normal Jo Blogs,  sharing my lived experiences in what I go through on the daily and if  you see or hear anything out of the ordinary, do seek professional  advice for yourself or your loved one ordo get professional help for  yourself or your loved one as I don't condone self-harm.    Now, today I want to share with you all m ..read more

#25examplesofableismtoavoid #ableism #peoplewithdisabilities There will always be ableist remarks that are still fairly common and are commonly said to people with disabilities and that it feels like kicking someone when they are down. Since at least one out of five people will become disabled in their lives —and ableism is still largely unaddressed and unknown — if you are the loved one of someone with a disability, you will want to be aware of how to proceed with compassion. Here is a list of 25 examples of ableism so you can be a good friend / medical practitioner/family member etc and avo ..read more

#ableism  #mentalableism #physicalabelism #aspieanswers   Before we dive into the complex and much-hidden concept of ableism, we all need to first understand the very basics of ableism. I did share with you all the very basics of ableism and what you all need to know based on my first video series of this which you can find here above me in the right-hand corner of the screen.                                     ..read more

#ableism #negativeattitudesandbeliefs #stigma #stereotyping    An “ableist” belief system often underlies negative attitudes, stereotypes, and stigma toward people with psychosocial disabilities. “Ableism” refers to attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities. Ableism is disablism (Brit. English), androphobia, anapirism, and disability discrimination) is discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities or who are perceived to have disabilities. Ableism characterizes persons as defined by their disabilities and as inferio ..read more

#briefhistoryof #ableism #attitudestowardsdisabledpeople   Today, I talked a little bit about the history of ableism and where it all began. I also shared the three different types of models that are used in the medical field, the medical model, the social model, and the traditional model. I then shared my thoughts about this topic briefly.    Thanks for watching and for your support!   Special credits to Images: The stars burst in my intro belong to the owner Lala and then link her channel IMAGE: Subscribe+Notification Bell+Social Media Greenscreens! Credit to: EDITING ..read more

#ableism #typesofableism #impactsofableism #solutions    I shared briefly the different types of ableism that we should know about or educate ourselves better on. You may have heard some of these terms for different types of this or not but here to share with you today about them and also the impact that it has on people with different disabilities. The one important one of the ableism types that I shared is benevolent ableism as well as sharing what the problem with this one is and how we can help others with different disabilities. VIDEOS AND PLAYLIST I SUGGESTED WATCHING TO LEAR ..read more

#internalisedableism #allaboutinternalisedableism #whatyouneedtoknow   OBJECTIVES   * What is internalized ableism?   *Why and how it happens?   *What can we all do to stop it or fight against it?    DISCLAIMER  I'm no medical doctor as I'm your normal Jo Blogs. So, if you see anything out of the ordinary-past or present in yourself or your loved one, seek professional help or seek second opinion as I don't condone self-harm.    VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS SUGGESTED BY ME:  (6:22) Aspergers Syndrome & Meltdowns/Sensory Overload/Tantrums & m ..read more

DISCLAIMER: I'm no medical doctor, I'm just your everyday Jo Blogs sharing my lived experiences, if you see any warning signs/symptoms I've shared in the past and/or present, do seek medical attention or advice. Hi all, I believe that we all have a choice and that the choice we make will determine the outcome of that particular choice. I believe that we should be able to be held to account based on our thoughts and actions and that we should lead by example. I believe everyone has a right to choose for whatever reason and/or purpose. *ABOUT ME* Hello, I'm Aspie Answers from NZ. I have Asper ..read more

DISCLAIMER: I'M NO MEDICAL DOCTOR, SO IF YOU SEE ANY SIGNS/SYMPTOMS, PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE OR A SECOND OPINION AS SOME TOPICS I'LL BE SHARING ARE BASED ON MY LIVED EXPERIENCES. #howto #comingtotermswiththelatediagnosis #autismadult #aspieanswers   This is the final part of the series based on what I've shared with you all today and thought that as we know that it's really important for us all to get to see a doctor for whatever reason it may be. Once, we get a diagnosis this can be a relief and a weight off our shoulders.    Thanks for watching and your support!   Sp ..read more