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Thursday, July 29, 2010
some quotes on ableism and anti ableism
Strongly support the cause of anti-ableism. I think the community needs to embrace each person and the gifts that they have to share.
Talia Ritz
Societies will ultimately be judged by the way they treat all members.
Jordan Majeau
Removing physical boundaries is the first step of course. But removing boundaries within ones self and society as a whole will help with anti-ableism!
Michal B.
I find that Edmonton is already really inclusive in many ways. Although my view is pretty narrow because I am not affected as someone else might be.
(name withheld)
It is surprising the number of schools that are not accessible in this region. I wonder if that will ever happen?
Talia Ritz
Societies will ultimately be judged by the way they treat all members.
Jordan Majeau
Removing physical boundaries is the first step of course. But removing boundaries within ones self and society as a whole will help with anti-ableism!
Michal B.
I find that Edmonton is already really inclusive in many ways. Although my view is pretty narrow because I am not affected as someone else might be.
(name withheld)
It is surprising the number of schools that are not accessible in this region. I wonder if that will ever happen?
How does this affect me?
What does anti-ableism mean to me
Inclusion
Freedom
A life to live
Hope
Power
Strength
Happiness
Freedom of speech
Friendship
Empowerment
What does ableism mean to me
Segregation
Restriction
No reason to live
Hopeless
Weakness
Sadness
Silence
Loneliness
Worthless
Because I have some physical restrictions some people think that I am unable to do anything. I also communicate in different ways than “normal” and that has made people think that I am also unable to understand the spoken word. When in fact I can indeed understand every word that you are saying to me. My physical restrictions in actuality do not hold me down. Although I am not able to always go to places I want, that is not at my choosing.
I am in power of who I am. I am David. That is how my family and friends see me, and that is how I require you to see me also. I have rights, the right for friends of any race, gender, ability, or disability. I have the right to a relationship. I have the right to go to school, (and not a segregated one) and to learn what everyone else is learning. I have the right to stand up and be my own voice. I own the right to be happy and have continuous hope
Inclusion
Freedom
A life to live
Hope
Power
Strength
Happiness
Freedom of speech
Friendship
Empowerment
What does ableism mean to me
Segregation
Restriction
No reason to live
Hopeless
Weakness
Sadness
Silence
Loneliness
Worthless
Because I have some physical restrictions some people think that I am unable to do anything. I also communicate in different ways than “normal” and that has made people think that I am also unable to understand the spoken word. When in fact I can indeed understand every word that you are saying to me. My physical restrictions in actuality do not hold me down. Although I am not able to always go to places I want, that is not at my choosing.
I am in power of who I am. I am David. That is how my family and friends see me, and that is how I require you to see me also. I have rights, the right for friends of any race, gender, ability, or disability. I have the right to a relationship. I have the right to go to school, (and not a segregated one) and to learn what everyone else is learning. I have the right to stand up and be my own voice. I own the right to be happy and have continuous hope
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
What is Ableism?
Ableism is:
a form of discrimination toward people with disabilities either physical or mental. Generally, ableism prevents disabled persons from having the same access to rights and services that average people have no problems obtaining. (urban dictionary)
WE HAVE TO STOP THIS!
a form of discrimination toward people with disabilities either physical or mental. Generally, ableism prevents disabled persons from having the same access to rights and services that average people have no problems obtaining. (urban dictionary)
WE HAVE TO STOP THIS!
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