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Fireweed Collective and PeoplesHub have partnered to create resources on internalized ableism. We need your help in guiding this work so it can be what our communities need it to be.

We know internalized ableism is a concept that does not get much attention and different sources have different definitions. We are naming “internalized ableism” as an internalized belief with deep consequences that our bodies or minds are not as worthy or capable because our bodies are not viewed as valuable by society. This intersects with race/gender/class and other identities, and experiences of who is desirable, productive, or healthy.

This is an anonymous survey.

Questions? Email administrator@fireweedcollective.org

Survey Questions:

*We know internalized ableism is a concept that does not get much attention and different sources have different definitions. We are naming “internalized ableism” as an internalized belief with deep consequences that our bodies or minds are not as worthy or capable because our bodies are not viewed as valuable by society. This intersects with race/gender/class and other identities, and experiences of who is desirable, productive, or healthy. 

*What is internalized ableism to you, how would you explain it to a friend? 

*How do you know when you’re experiencing internalized ableism? What does it feel like in your body and/or mind?

*What triggers internalized ableism thoughts and experiences for you?

*How common is it for these triggers to happen in the following settings? Rank them 1 for rarely and 5 for very often:  Home/Family – Work – Friends/Socializing – School – Organizing/Movement Spaces overall -Disability Justice Spaces specifically

*If you’d like to share more about your rankings please do.

*Do you talk openly about this? If not, what are the barriers?

*We’re working on resources to help us all navigate internalized ableism. What topics would you like to see included or what skills would you like to learn or share?