Diversity Ever After

Able-Bodied Privilege: Understanding Ableism

Episode Summary

What is ableism? In Episode four, we define ableism, discuss how ableism can impact everyone, including those not living with a disability, and identify ways leaders, managers and individuals can tackle ableism in the workplace. Understanding ableism requires education and addressing it in the workplace requires intentional and inclusive action. Catarina Rivera, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant specializing in disability diversity, joins us to unpack ableism, which is hardly discussed. Catarina also offers steps we can follow to address ableism in the workplace.

Episode Notes

What is ableism? In Episode four, we define ableism, discuss how ableism can impact everyone, including those not living with a disability, and identify ways leaders, managers and individuals can tackle ableism in the workplace.  Understanding ableism requires education and addressing it in the workplace requires intentional and inclusive action. Catarina Rivera, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant specializing in disability diversity, joins us to unpack ableism, which is hardly discussed.  Catarina also offers steps we can follow to address ableism in the workplace.  

Our Hosts this Week:
Juan Hernandez, Associate
https://www.bakerdonelson.com/juan-hernandez

Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder
https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer

Rebecca Kent, Legal Secretary

Special Guest Host:
Catarina Rivera, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant
https://www.catarinarivera.com/

 

Resource Guide:

For Phyllis M. May-Machunda's Paper, Exploring the Invisible Knapsack of Able-Bodied Privilege
https://vetvoicenational.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/exploringinvisibleknapsack.pdf

For Catarina Rivera's Article, Addressing Ableism in the Workplace
https://inclusively.com/news-and-resources/catarina-rivera-addressing-ableism-in-the-workplace