Ableism and how to call it out!

Ableism is when people are treated differently because of a disability. Sometimes, people might treat or talk about adults with intellectual disability like children. This is called 'infantilisation'. It's not okay. If you're a support worker, here's how you can help: •Talk to adults as adults. Use clear language, but don't talk down to them. •Visual aids and Easy English resources can be really helpful. Pictures or diagrams can make things easier to understand. •Give people time to understand and…