Ableism
Connection is Prevention!
Connection is Prevention!
Join us on Sept. 18th for a super and FREE event! The Sonoma Co. Behavioral Health department presents a half-day conference focused on senior wellness and mental health. Join a wealth of community partners for FREE Continental Breakfast & Lunch, with several speakers, sessions, vendors, prizes & more!
September 18, 2025, 9:30am – 2:15 pm
1455 Corporate Center Parkway
Santa Rosa, CA
Registration required by Sept. 10.
Contact Denise Johnson: 707-525-0143×119
or DJohnson@CouncilonAging.com
See you there!
Hidden Disabilities in Seniors: How to Recognize and Combat Ableism
What’s your first thought when you see an individual in a wheelchair? Do you view that person as less-than, someone in need of being fixed? Do you assume they need special treatment, as though a physical disability impacts intellect as well? How does your thinking shift to see someone standing upright, without the need for a wheelchair; would you think they were better-abled than the wheelchair-bound older adult?
These are tough questions that call for honest answers if we’re to understand and respond accordingly to hidden disabilities in seniors and ableism.
What Is Ableism?
Ableism is identified as “the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.” It leads to harmful misconceptions and stereotypes.
The Two Sides of the Disability Coin
Individuals with visible disabilities encounter ableism in many … Read More »
