What is Ableism?
(1) Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.
Negative views towards disability have led to injustices in many forms, such as exclusion from education, employment, and access to healthcare -McKinney, Lourens, Swartz,
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Raymond was just 18 years old when he made history as the first Filipino-American to win multiple gold medals. He was born with Freeman Sheldon Syndrome, which causes congenital deformity.
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Roselle Ambubuyog, despite her impaired vision, she was a top student during her academic years. She continues to excel in her professional career earning her various honors and awards while helping the disabled Filipinos.
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Jovy Sasutona, one of the six disabled Filipino artists in the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (AMFP), 1st prize winner of the 2007 International Art Competition in Vienna, Austria.
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Takashi, with impaired vision, said his disability is usually invisible, but when it is noticed, he is told he is an inspiration. Often the bar is set so low for people with disabilities, just getting up in the morning is celebrated as inspirational.
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1 in every 2 persons has suffered from a moderate disability
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority
8 in 10โwere not in the labor force in 2019
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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