Unpacking and Addressing Ableism

 Ableism is a pervasive issue that affects individuals with disabilities in various aspects of their lives. It often forces them to downplay their identities for psychological and physical survival, especially when intersecting with other forms of oppression. This erasure of identity can lead to significant personal costs, as individuals navigate environments that do not fully recognize or accommodate their needs. This module explores ableism, the discrimination and marginalization of people with disabilities, focusing on its social and cultural contexts. Participants will examine how ableism manifests in everyday life, from language to institutional barriers, and its intersection with other forms of oppression such as racism and sexism. Through case studies and reflective questions, participants will learn to identify ableist practices and attitudes, develop strategies for challenging ableism, and promote accessibility and inclusivity in their personal and professional spaces.

 

This module can be applied to the Anti-Oppression Foundations Certificate Program offered by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Western.

Module format: It is asynchronous and can be completed 100% online.

Duration: The module can be completed in approximately 2 hours.

Cost: free for Western constituents.

How to Register for the Training on OWL

  1. Click on the “Register for the Unpacking and Addressing Ableism" button below.
  2. Login to your OWL account using your email address and password.
  3. Click “Yes, add me” to join the worksite.
  4. Click on the “Instructions” tab on the menu to the left.
  5. To be recorded as having successfully completed the module, you must take a quiz once you’ve completed the module and obtain 80% or higher. The quiz can be re-taken multiple times until successful completion.

After completion of the module

Please use our submission form to upload your certificate of completion. If you do not upload the certificate using our form, it will not be recognized towards the Anti-Oppression Certificate. 

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