What is ableism?
a. A barrier that limits opportunities for a person to participate in an activity
b. The belief that people with disabilities are inferior to able-bodied people
c. Established laws, customs and practices that allow systematic discrimination against someone with a disability
d. Products and environment designed to be available to everyone
B Correct Answer: The belief that people with disabilities are inferior to able-bodied people
Feedback for Correct Answer: Linton (1988) defined ableism as the negative determination of an individual's abilities based on his or her disabilities. Ableism promotes the belief that people with disabilities are inferior to able-bodied persons in order to justify discrimination against them.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dewey is best known for ____________________________________________________________ and ________________________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).