Britne Jenke explains ableism as hidden bias through examples like assumptions, differential treatment, and mockery. People with disabilities are the world's largest and fastest-growing minority group, yet accessibility and inclusion remain overlooked.
What about ableism, the bias against people with disabilities? It's just as real and can be intentional and unintentional. If someone assumes a person with a disability can't do something because of that disability, that's ableism. If someone treats them differently, or worse, makes fun of them because of their disability, also ableism. It's the thing— when we create a welcoming environment, when we break down these barriers, we show that everyone, regardless of ability, is valued and include it. That is what being a champion of inclusion is all about. So I know that my work that I do in accessibility and disability inclusion will never be done because people with disabilities are actually the world's largest and fastest-growing minority group.
