Those people expect too much and are so difficult to work with. PWDs are disgusting and should be avoided. People work hard not to make eye contact or to physically avoid a PWD.Īccessibility issues will be fixed when more PWDs use the space. Occurs when a PWD's right to equality is denied because they are considered to be bothersome, expensive, and a waste of time, effort and resources. Your so brave for getting up and doing everyday things. Occurs when a PWD is praised for almost anything. Your disability reduces you to child mentality or ability. Occurs when a PWD is treated like a child.Ĭrouching down to eye level (for wheelchair users) Your disability invalidates you in all areas of life. 'Your other senses must be better than mine.'

Occurs when other expectations about a person are assumed due to one specific disability I feel good and get recognition for being nice to you. 'We're going to raise enough money tonight to get Johnny that new wheelchair.' Occurs when a person expects to feel good or be praised for doing something for a PWD You can't do anything by yourself because you have a disability. Someone feels incapable of rescuing you from your disability. Someone helps you onto a bus or train, even when you need no help. Occurs when people frantically try to help people with disabilities (PWD) You are not allowed to maintain disability information privately. Occurs when personal information is required about a disability. Your thoughts and feelings are probably not real and are certainly not important to me. 'I know all about, I have a family member with. 'Come on now, we all have some disability.' Occurs when disability-related experiences are minimized or denied. The only thing I see when I look at you is your disability. There is no part of your life that is normal or like mine. 'What do you like to be called - disabled, handicapped, challenged?' Occurs when any aspect of a person's identity other than disability is ignored or denied

Unreasonable, Absurd, Outrageous, Unacceptable, Ridiculous, Unreal, Unbelievableĭangerous, Menacing, Threatening, Evil, Murdering, Strange, Criminal Intense, Wild, Awesome, Very, Really, Amazing, Fascinating, Wicked Extremely Silly, Dorky, Cheesy, Nonsensical, Illogicalįrustrating, Pointless, Annoying, Perplexing, Irritating, Confusing, Foolish, Silly Instead of these Ableist Words/Phrases:Įrratic, All over the place, Unreasonable, Back and Forth, Emotionalĭisappointing, Frustrating, Tacky, Annoying, Obnoxious Challenge yourself, pick a word that you use unconsciously, and try replacing it with a more appropriate term. Ableist Language is a common microaggression. While it might be just a word to you, you don't always know who is around you and how the words hurt.

This perpetuates the view that having a disability is a negative experience and also increases the subtle opinion that people with disabilities are less than everyone else. Most Ableist language uses terms in negative slang or metaphors. However, Ableist language is one part of an oppressive system and by changing how words are used, this diminishes the words actual meaning and changes the way we view those with disabilities. Ableist language is not a list of bad words and you aren't a bad person for using them.

Foolishly brave synonym