How do I go about doing that?
Most of us are guilty of ableist language daily, but don’t realize it. Thankfully, society is changing, and more people are waking up to the unacceptable, discriminating, and prejudicial nature of micro-aggressions caused by ableism. Ableist language relates to everyday verbal or behavioural expressions that communicate a negative slight or insult in relation to someone’s characteristics, and as such, ableist language can be one of the most obvious reasons to fade out from a conversation. Ableist language can be just as offensive to someone with a disability or their allies as the “N” word can be to the Black community, or the “F” word to the gay community. Out of respect for your audience, it’s best to avoid the use of such discriminatory or offensive language.
Inclusive Professional Speaking model
This tip applies to the Invested speaker stage.
