Commentary: People with disabilities want respect, acceptance, and access to services that allow them to thrive. Degrading language fuels stigma.

Language that reinforces ableist beliefs are common. Using such language can perpetuate negative stereotypes and harm the self-esteem and social inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It is time ...

“Using the right language isn’t the be-all and end-all of better disability reporting.” To create an accurate record of history, news organizations in 2025 must become serious about the disability ...

Pop icon Madonna is in hot water for a recent comment about a fan in a wheelchair at one of her concerts, igniting debate on ableism and accessibility. During a March 9 stop on her Celebration Tour, ...

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 ...

When it comes to disability, a lot of ableist language and tropes are perpetuated by the media. Here's what experts have to say about how to talk... Disability can be difficult to talk about ...

We meet many men who think that protecting women so that we “don’t have to worry our pretty little heads” about difficult things, like maths, is not sexist. Men and women are naturally different, they ...