How prevalent is disability prejudice?
In the UK, there are 180 disability hate crimes every day. As with all prejudice, it's easy for those who don't feel negatively affected by it to dismiss the prevalence of biases. A report last year revealed that unconscious bias against disabled people has actually risen by eight per cent since the Paralympics, and that one in three of those who took part in the study demonstrated unconscious bias against people who are visibly disabled.
What different forms can it take?
Disability prejudice takes many forms, all equally unacceptable, and it can affect every area of a person's life. Many of these forms stem from the notion that those with disabilities are outside the norm, and that their disability is a negative thing to be overcome. The figures show, however, that one in 20 children have a disability, rising to one in five working age adults. This demonstrates that a "norm" is a myth and while the idea exists, it continues to oppress those who do not fit within its boundaries.
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