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Psychologist accused of ableism over framing disability as choice
Original: If you frame something a disabled person tells you they can't do as "a choice," that's ableism. If you're a psychologist
A widely shared post argues that treating something a disabled person says they cannot do as merely a choice is ableism, and calls out psychologists who do so while working for organizations that claim to support and advocate for disabled people. The author suggests such professionals should revisit their training and their employer's commitment to disability advocacy.
Why now: It resonates with ongoing debate about ableism within mental health and disability support professions.
psychologistsdisabled peopledisability advocacy organizations
Evidence
- If you frame something a disabled person tells you they can't do as "a choice," that's ableism. If you're a psychologist working for an organization that claims to support and advocate for disabled people and you say that out loud, you might want to revisit both your training… · StaceyCornelius@zeroes.ca · 33
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