disability rights

  • These Common Phrases Are Actually Ableist, So Quit Using Them

    These Common Phrases Are Actually Ableist, So Quit Using Them

    We might not realise it, but many of the words and phrases we use throughout the day can casually disparage others. Plenty of our idioms and common clichés of speech could accurately be described as ableist, or discriminatory against people with disabilities. Some of these phrases have become less common as more people become aware…