An Intro to Ableism: A couple of things I've Learned So Far

Hey y'all, 

For a while now, but increasingly lately, I've been learning more and more about different versions of oppression*. 

I want to make changes to this society, make the world a safe space for everyone. 

Its a big dream and I know it will take a lot of time, but I believe it can be achieved. 

I've been educating myself more, 

asking questions, 

studying different terms, 

checking my privilege, etc. 

Ableism, has been one of the types of oppression I've been delving deeper into, 

And learning how chronical illness/disabilities intersect with someone's identity (if they identify) 

As Queer and/or LGBTQ+.

Ableism:

1. The practices and dominant attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities.

2. A set of practices and beliefs that assign inferior value (worth) to people who have developmental, physical or psychiatric disabilities. 

Disablism:

A set of assumptions (conscious or unconscious) and practices that promote the differential or unequal treatment of people because of actual or presumed disabilities. 

So, this is a video I watched recently, where a group of queers who are also disabled/chronically ill, asked or said to each other the things abled/neurotypical people ask them that frustrate them, 

Here it is:

The Video :D

A link to the video in case the video doesn't work on da blog:
http://vimeo.com/65271299

PS. There are a bunch of ableist slurs we use in everyday life, 

Here's a link of those words, and alternatives so you can still get the meaning across:

http://www.autistichoya.com/p/ableist-words-and-terms-to-avoid.html?m=1

Definitions from: stopableism.org

*Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner, and there are different types: social, institutionalized, and systematic