[TINYEFFORT] Ableism 101

Because of the lengthy discussions SRSD has been having about ableism within the past few days, I figured it would be an appropriate time to put together a tiny effort post (be kind--it's my first!). I've seen a lot of subtle ableism and ablesplaining creeping into SRS, especially during conversations about ableism itself.

Ableism is most commonly defined as: "discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities". But of course, like all forms of prejudice, it cannot be distilled into a neat little dictionary definition. Able-bodied privilege and ableism run deep throughout society and ableism can take many, many forms.

I'm not always great with words, so I put together a list of resources and links. (I strongly suggest you check out the Able Bodied Privilege Checklist, by the way.)

• Five Things About Ableism You Should Know
• Another View of Ableism: Invisible Illness
• Invisible Illness & Ableism: Take 2
• Able-bodied Privilege Checklist
• Because Women* With Disabilities Are...
• The Transcontinental Disability Choir: What is Ableist Language and Why Should You Care?

EDIT: What Ableism Is VS. What People Think Ableism Is

EDIT 2: The Spoon Theory, written about life with a chronic and/or invisible illness.