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Disability Microaggressions — AKA “Ableist things people say”

Yes, all of these have actually happened to me personally

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Sheri Byrne-Haber
Aug 23, 2023
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What is a microaggression?

A microaggression is an indirect, subtle, possibly unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. Usually, these take the form of statements, actions, incidents, or exclusions. Being excluded from an event because of …

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