Ableism in Language: Why Enterprises Need to Prioritize Inclusivity

27/06/2023 20 min Temporada 3 Episodio 6
Ableism in Language: Why Enterprises Need to Prioritize Inclusivity

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Episode Synopsis

Does your content really speak to everyone?With one billion people with disabilities, they make up the largest minority in the world. But when it comes to enterprise events, often they’re reduced to a single check box which does take into account the diversity of disabled people.Disability activist and co-founder of Access2Funding CIC, Celia Hensman, explores how ableism is rife in our everyday language and how we can overcome ableism through education. Celia also shares tips on how enterprises can become more inclusive, both in terms of their language and their actions. It’s time to get some insight from the flock on a very important topic.

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