disablism - inherent belief that people with disability are inferior to those without disability
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Disablism and ableism are words that are used to describe disability discrimination and prejudice. … Both terms describe disability discrimination, but the emphasis is different. Disablism emphasises discrimination against disabled people. Ableism emphasises discrimination in favour of non-disabled people.
Disablism is a word for negative opinions, behaviour or abuse against disabled people. You are being disablist if you treat someone differently, or choose to offend or hurt someone, because of their disability.
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