Ableism

Ableism (/ˈeɪbəlɪzəm/; is discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities and/or people who are perceived to be disabled. Ableism characterizes people who are defined by their disabilities as inferior to the non-disabled. On this basis, people are assigned or denied certain perceived abilities, skills, or character orientations.

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No Ramps? No Problem.
April 16, 2025 Robin Mastenbroek

No Ramps? No Problem.

An accessibility fair with a pulse: obstacles, improvisation, and the joy of solving problems out loud—together.
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Bumbly rolls out a taxi lift toward Pausy and her 8-year-old son waiting outside their home, her expression warm but nervous in late-afternoon light.
June 07, 2013 Robin Mastenbroek

The Headrest in the Photo

After days of intense dating-app texting, Pausy and Bumbly felt that rare spark: this could be the one. Then Pausy sp...
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The Pawprint on St. Stephen’s Stone
October 25, 2012 Robin Mastenbroek

The Pawprint on St. Stephen’s Stone

The night after the applause, Bumbly’s confidence collapsed inside a hotel room built for almost-access. Piper brough...
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