Youth leaders and family leaders at Holland Bloorview provide recommendations on how to address ableism and other forms of discrimination.
We asked youth and family leaders:
In this video, Hannah talks about the importance of education about people with disabilities, peer and social support, embracing different perspectives, and having empathy. (run time: 5 minutes and 57 seconds) |  |
In this video, Cristina recommends more: training for service providers, representation of people with disabilities, accessible services, social support, and self-advocacy skills. (run time: 9 minutes and 31 seconds) |  |
In this video, Elizabeth discusses the importance of skill development and employment experiences for people with disabilities, internalized ableism, avoiding assumptions, and including people with disabilities in policy and program development. (run time: 9 minutes and 37 seconds) |  |
In this video, Giseli recommends enhanced communication, greater education and sensitivity among service providers, and immediate actions to support young people with disabilities and their families. (run time: 11 minutes and 35 seconds) Trigger warning: suicidal ideation |  |
