Terminology

Important Terminology

Ableism – Beliefs, practices, and the intentional or unintentional discrimination or oppression of individuals with disabilities; including harmful stereotypes, misconceptions, and generalizations.

Accessibility

Accommodations

Activism

Advocacy

Barriers

Diversity

Equality

Equity

Inclusion

Intersectionality

Stigma

Further Reading

American Alliance of Museums – Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Definitions https://www.aam-us.org/programs/diversity-equity-accessibility-and-inclusion/facing-change-definitions/