The Unlearning Ableism Podcast Rewriting Ableism
Mar 21, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Tiffany A. Yu, author and CEO of Diversability, shares her insights on the journey to dismantle ableism. She discusses her newly published 'The Anti-Ablist Manifesto' and the importance of community connections in advocating for deeper inclusion. Charlotte Williams, Social Value Manager at PSR, joins her to explore employment opportunities for disabled talent, highlighting innovative recruitment strategies that promote diversity. They celebrate success stories and emphasize the vital role of advocacy in fostering a more inclusive society.
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Ableism as Systemic Oppression
- Ableism is a deeply rooted system of oppression that devalues people based on body and mind differences.
- Intersectionality shows how ableism combines with other oppressions like racism and sexism.
Writing Book Through Speech-to-Text
- Tiffany wrote her book using speech-to-text software due to her limited use of one hand.
- She found breaking the book into chapter-sized transcripts made the process manageable and accessible.
Ableism Is Everyone's Conversation
- Ableism conversations are for everyone, including disabled people.
- Recognize diversity within disability and understand conflicting access needs.