BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Angélica Guevara recently spoke with the CEO of an Indiana company that was facing a dilemma over a worker who was neurodivergent. The employee, who dealt with anxiety and autism, wasn’t meeting any of the goals being set for them despite many accommodations being made by the company. “Because disability is close… Read more »
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Kelley professor to discuss the effect of ‘ableist’ terminology in business in Equity Now lecture
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – “Ableism,” a form of discrimination that defines people based on their disability, often goes undetected, including in much of our everyday conversation. Examples of this might include suggesting that someone is “turning a blind eye” to a problem or “acting crazy.” Frequently, those who make such a reference to a disability in… Read more »