The person you said something ableist to sure thought you said something ableist. I wonder why that is? To help you Do Better, here’s a deep dive into disability rights, history, and pride so you can avoid sticking your foot back in your mouth the next time you encounter a person with disabilities. And trust me, there will be a “next time” as 1 in 5 people live with disabilities. If you haven’t been called out yet, this is your call-in to learn on your own. The person who sent you here genuinely thinks you’d benefit from some introspection on ableism without yelling at you.
Damn, you’re a lucky human to get to learn about oppression instead of facing it every day.
Hey there, person who was ableist:
Your friendly neighborhood wrath aunt is here to explain more about people with disabilities. Everyone is ableist (even people with disabilities!) but it’s up to you to unlearn that shit.