Last week I had two different people say to me that they have never heard the word “ableism” before. If this is you don’t feel bad, this is actually fairly common. I responded to explain that it was ...

The phrase “the pen is mightier than the sword” dates back to 1839, but still rings true today. As important debates about insensitive language are taking shape across the country — including the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. If you read more than one or two articles on disability ...

Unlike many creators on TikTok, Mya Pol (@immarollwithit) found herself remaking the same videos over and over again — on purpose. In her words, “at least once a month,” she would upload essentially ...

American singer Lizzo was recently slammed for using a derogatory term for people with cerebral palsy–a brain condition that affects movement and coordination.In her new song “Grrrls,” Lizzo used the ...

When I read that Graham Platner had used the word “retarded” in old Reddit posts, it reminded me why disability history needs ...

With a new campaign, Special Olympics wants to take back the word “special” and other language that they say has been turned against people with disabilities. The international sports organization for ...

Jana Mustafa is a former employee of an international NGO and a survivor of violence. She lost her job due to an abusive marriage and experienced years of physical and psychological violence. She got ...