able bodiedism
/ˌeɪbəlˈbɑdidɪzəm/
noun
- Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, based on the belief that able-bodied people are superior.
- The activist spoke out against able-bodiedism in hiring practices.
- Able-bodiedism can be seen in workplaces that lack ramps or other accommodations.
- Many people don't realize how able-bodiedism affects everyday interactions.
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