
How Do I Deal With People Being Ableist?
Call them out or walk away.

Call them out or walk away.

Keep items visible.

Be honest and direct.
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A lot of my humor comes in the form of ableist slurs.

No, but don’t be weird about it.

Love isn’t charity.

Talking to parents about mobility aids can be tough.

You don’t owe them an explanation.
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Practice, practice, practice.
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Why is this so hard for people to understand?