Former President George H.W. Bush speaks at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act; The Disability Pride flag.

Ableism is pervasive in biomedical and behavioral research. It influences who enters the workforce, what research questions are asked, who is included in research, and the generalizability and ...

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 ...

Raffety, who has a daughter with multiple disabilities, confesses her own ableism in wishing for her daughter to be like herself—to live and love like her. Parenting a child with disabilities ...

Minnesota is expected to enact a law promoting teacher training on ableism and the history of the disability justice movement.

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois gave RAMP a grant of $4,950 to provide ableism training and disability awareness to the Freeport Police and Fire Departments as well as city leaders. The goal ...

Duvall's proclamation contrasts sharply with their insensitive jokes, undermining the seriousness of sexual assault awareness initiatives.

Ableism refers to the ideas that discriminate against people with disabilities. Learn more about how ableism is harmful and what you can do to fight it.

To kick off National Disability Employment Month, Keely Cat-Wells writes about efforts to increase visibility and equity for disabled people.

An expert explained how ableism is present in cancer care, including chemotherapy eligibility, and how more awareness is needed in this space.

For practitioners, the study recommends self-education on disability awareness and more of a focus on improving accessibility to their care, whether through increased flexibility, universal design ...

Comedian Rosie Jones has admitted that “internalised ableism” has previously stopped her from using mobility aids, as she prepares to take part in the TCS London Marathon.