Posts tagged disability awareness
Things You Should Never Say to a Disabled Person
Things You Should Never Say to a Disabled Person

In this blog post I list phrases you should never say to a disabled person. Bad jokes, invasive questions, and inappropriate comments. These common phrases that can be unintentionally offensive. Learn why they are offensive and how to communicate respectfully and effectively, fostering more inclusive and less ableism.

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Stupid Shit We Deal WithJody Yarboroughdisability etiquette, what not to say to disabled people, inclusive language, respectful communication with disabled, disability awareness, social etiquette disability, avoiding ableism, how to talk about disability, inclusive communication tips, stupid things people say about disabilityComment
Simulation Exercises Are Outdated and Damaging to the Disability Community
Simulation Exercises Are Outdated and Damaging to the Disability Community

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Public and private organizations have workshops, public awareness campaigns, host webinars, and other events to pay tribute to the accomplishments of disabled people in the workforce and support equal opportunity for all. Some of these events, unfortunately, include simulation exercises.

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Stupid Shit We Deal WithJody Yarboroughdisability simulation exercises, why simulation exercises are offensive, simulation theory, disability simulation activities, disability simulation criticism, disability simulation offensive, disability awareness month, disability awareness, october disability awareness monthComment