What You Can and Cannot See: A Discussion of Disability and Ableism

In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Erin Sember-Chase, diversity, equity and inclusion learning consultant in Cornell’s Department of Inclusion and Belonging, and Allison Weiner Heinemann, senior lecturer and director of writing at the Cornell ILR School, discuss disabilities and ableism with host Chris Wofford.Listen for insights on:Visible and non-visible disabilitiesDifferences in the experience of various disabilitiesPerson-first vs. identity-first language for disabilitiesAbleism as a system of marginalization and oppressionThe medical lens on disability and the root of ableismMass media’s effect on the social perception of disabilitiesAbleism in the workplace, the ADA, and reasonable accommodationsThe COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on people with disabilities at workReframing success and productivity to address ableismLearn to creative a more inclusive workplace and society in online courses and certificate programs from eCornell:Workplace Disability InclusionAdopting Inclusive Hiring PracticesEqual Employment Opportunity and Employee Treatment IssuesAutism at Work Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.