Trouble at work? Try putting on my shoes. Only one in every two disabled people has a job, and while I’m fortunately one of them, I do have something of a problem. My editor is a raging ableist (she’s ...

Yesterday, I was blocked from commenting or posting in a Facebook group for parents of autistic children for 24 hours. What did I say to garner such a punishment? In response to a commenter who ...

I became a psychology professor because I’ve been interested in communication ever since I was born. I was born with Moebius syndrome, a disability characterized by facial paralysis and the inability ...

This story was produced by The 74, a non-profit, independent news organization focused on education in America. In the coming days, Minnesota is expected to enact a first-of-its-kind law promoting ...

Ableism – that is, discrimination in favor of able-bodied people – is a pervasive issue in our society. People with disabilities often face exclusion and barriers to access in many areas of life.

New Haven, Conn. —People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to ...

RIT’s Expressive Communication Center students explore ableism in communication-focused settings Group presented at national conference in Arizona Everyone communicates differently and, in a higher ...

Dealing with trolls is of course a part of the comedy industry, if anything it’s an expectation for anyone starting out. What I didn’t expect as a 22-year-old, recently disabled, one year open micer ...

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals.