Where do discriminations come from?
Olivier Blond
August 13, 2021
Olivier Blond challenges the arguments against identity politics. “If we live as if identities do not exist, we will not solve discrimination.”
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(the) Truth will Set Us Free: California schools tell mother Blackness prevents access to a free and appropriate education
Schereeya
May 8, 2021
A California school told a mom that in order for her Black autistic son to get the services and accommodations he needs, she would have to say that he’s not Black.
An Unwanted Hill to Climb: The Challenges Autistic Adults Face in Social and Occupational Settings
Life Guides for Autistics | NeuroGuides™
October 10, 2020
Autistic people are often cited as the reason autistics are unemployed or underemployed. This could not be further from the truth.
Thriving at Work While Autistic, Introverted, Shy, and Otherwise Different: Part 4
ludmilapraslovaphd
September 21, 2020
Before hitting the walls of systemic biases that exclude neurominorities, before blatant gender discrimination and xenophobic hate, there was a time when diversity was a source of joy. But it’s hard to focus on fun or remember joy and success when you are treated like nothing. When going through adversity, the one thing we often search for is meaning.
Thriving at Work While Autistic, Introverted, Shy, and Otherwise Different: Part 3
ludmilapraslovaphd
August 27, 2020
It is ironic that the “women’s equality emphasis” could contribute to “hitting the wall” – but not surprising. Single-focus, limited-time “diversity drives” might be well-intentioned, but are often problematic.
Recently Diagnosed as Autistic and Realizing My Own Prejudice
Andi Barclay
May 5, 2020
The degree of my social awareness makes me feel “too good” to be autistic. I now recognize this as a prejudice against the neurodivergent, a prejudice that unconsciously imposes shame on myself, but which I am making an effort to change.
5 Covid-19 Safety Tips For Disabled People Fearing Rationed Care
Faye Fahrenheit
April 3, 2020
It’s a disconcerting fact for disabled people staring down the barrel of rationing of health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips for demanding your healthcare rights.
Challenges and discrimination for autistic children in school
Scotty P and Me
November 11, 2018
The pure lack of knowledge and understanding of Autism has been the catalyst for teachers treating Scott with utter disrespect, neglect, and abuse. I am a teacher myself, and my husband is a manager in the health and disability sector. We have walked away from many meetings scratching our heads at the utter ignorance and inflexibility in attitudes and practices.
