Allies in Action: A conversation about Disability Pride

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What is ableism and what are some words to avoid using when talking to a disabled person? ABC7 News hosts a panel discussion with disability advocates on the latest in access, education and attitudes this Disability Pride Month.

July is Disability Pride month, it commemorates the passing of the landmark Americans with disabilities act in July of 1990.Hosted by ABC7's Karina Nova, Disability Pride is a roundtable discussion that highlights three leading voices representing advocacy for disability in Bay Area.

Panelists share their thoughts on a spectrum of topics ranging from the language used to address disability, and access to healthcare, to inclusive design, hidden disabilities as well as ableism. ABC7 hosts this conversation to mark Disability Pride Month, and to bring awareness to the latest developments in the disability space.Susan is the Board Chair of the World Institute on Disability. She is a cancer survivor, who is visually impaired as a condition resulting from Multiple Sclerosis.

 

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