BC Libaries
Towards Anti-Ableism
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Workshop Purpose
Challenge personal and systemic assumptions about disability.
Examine the impact of these assumptions
Identify first step toward becoming anti-ableist.
Topics We’ll Explore
This session will include discussions related to:
Disability and disability justice
Accessibility
Ableism and audism
Inclusion, exclusion, intersectionality and bias
Disability joy and community
How We’ll Learn Together
We’ll use a range of facilitation tools to support different learning styles and foster engagement:
Presentation-style facilitation
Movie clips (captioned) and audio clips with transcripts
Self-reflection exercises
Group discussions and breakouts
Storytelling through facilitation
Interactive web-based collaboration via Mentimeter (access code provided during the session; can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or computer)
Accessibility and Comfort
There will be 1 scheduled break, and you're welcome to care for your needs at any time during our time together.
You may be invited to move around the space (participation is optional).
We’re committed to creating a space where everyone can engage meaningfully. If any of these tools or approaches present barriers, we’d love to work with you to find alternatives that feel more accessible. Please connect with Elisabeth at elisabeth@inclusive-experiences.ca—we're happy to adapt the session in ways that support your participation.
Session Prompts
Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection
What’s your ideal wake-up routine?
Think about your identity and what makes you who you are.
Reflect on where ableism may be showing up in yourself, your team, or your organization.
Consider one or two ideas for building an anti-ableist future.
Dear self, My anti-ableist action item is to…..