The I-squared crew gives the details on what constitutes ableist and infantilizing acts, when they’ve been on the receiving end of ableism, and when they have been ableist toward others.

Discussion Summary

00:19: Raven introduces the topic, defines ableism, describes ableist thinking, and provides examples of such actions.

01:56: Major forms of ableism.

03:41: Everyday forms of ableism.

06:44: Ableist microaggressions.

10:23: Olivia expresses her views on the term "microaggression," and she and Lakeria share their perspectives on the microaggression of offering to pray for people with disabilities.

15:38: Olivia defines infantilization, describes types of infantilizing acts, and shares personal experiences.

20:32: Lakeria and Olivia discuss how, despite the public’s infantilizing views, there is typical drama with dating and street life in the blind community.

22:44: Raven starts off the crew in detailing times they were ableist toward other folks with disabilities. She talks about how reflecting on this experience helps her relate to the thoughts behind ableist actions of nondisabled members of the public.

26:42: Lakeria shares her experience, and Raven puts her on trial.

29:44: Olivia shares a time she’s been ableist.

32-02: The crew talk about ableism within the disability community.

36:55: Outtro.

references:

Ableism 101: What it is, what it looks like, and what we can do to fix it

Infantilization dictionary definition

Infantilization Wikipedia page

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