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Being an Ally
Nondisabled psychologists can become allies by supporting efforts to normalize the word “disability”, recognizing and speaking out against problematic language and euphemisms, recognizing and speaking out against inspiration porn, and understanding the importance of intersectional identity and social justice. In clinical practice, psychologists should honor language preferences in culturally appropriate ways, open dialogue with patients about underlying attitudes and beliefs shaping their terminology preferences, and advocate for systemic advancements to increase disabled access to educational, occupational, and medical resources. Lastly, future research should center disabled perspectives, focus on disability identity, examine collective activism around social justice issues, and study impacts of legislation and policy.
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Disability Studies
Culture as a Sociological Issue
Social Science
Empirical Science
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Sociology