able bodism

/ˌeɪbəl ˈbɑdɪzəm/
noun
  1. Discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities, based on the belief that able-bodied people are superior.
    • Activists are working to raise awareness about able-bodism in schools.
    • The company's hiring practices were criticized for able-bodism.
    • Able-bodism can make it harder for people in wheelchairs to find accessible buildings.
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