The season 2 finale of HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ has triggered a heated debate over its portrayal of a doctor with a seizure disorder, with critics accusing the show of ableism and supporters defending its ...

The following is a summary of “Ableism After Critical Illness: A Qualitative Translation of Key Concepts to the Post-ICU Context,” published in the April 2025 issue of Critical Care Medicine by ...

When I was a teenager, a professor my parents knew heard that I wanted to major in physics. Because I am blind, he told my parents that wouldn’t be possible: “Physicists,” he informed us, “have to be ...

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals.

New Haven, Conn. —People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to ...

Dr. Amanda Kraus explains everyday cases of ableism to the audience in Simmons Auditorium. Ire Alarape/ Photo Editor The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted a talk ...

AI can make Hollywood sets more accessible for disabled people, but it still has no idea how to replicate diversity on screen or in its output, experts and advocates said at TheWrap’s Grill conference ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . As the broader health care field strives to identify and address health care disparities, a commentary published ...

The term ableism is gaining momentum. For instance, the National Institutes of Health is now calling for research on the effects of ableism on disabled people's health. But what does ableism actually ...