Cultivating an Anti-Ableist Practice

This course will provide an introduction to the concept of ableism, how ableism manifests in the field of speech-language pathology, further resources for an anti-ableist education, and practical strategies for cultivating an anti-ableist practice.

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Presenters

Ashley Harris Whaley
M.S. CCC-SLP
Ashley Harris Whaley is the creator of Disability Reframed and a pediatric speech-language pathologist. A lifelong disabled person with Cerebral Palsy, Ashley created Disability Reframed out of a desire for a societal re-education on disability. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, cat, and German Shepherd puppy. She owns way too many pairs of shoes that she can’t actually walk in.

Learning Objectives

Define the term ableism
Name three types of ableism found in the field of speech-language pathology
Identify resources regarding an anti-ableist education
Discuss practical strategies for engaging in anti-ableist clinical practice

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction of speaker and introductory poll
20 minutes	Definition of ableism and discussion of ableism as it relates to field of speech-language pathology
5 minutes	Examples of ableism types via audio files
5 minutes	Provision of further resources to guide anti-ableism education
15 minutes	Discussion of strategies for engaging in anti-ableist clinical practice
10 minutes	Questions and discussion

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Ashley is a provider of digital and in-person trainings and workshops addressing content relevant to this presentation with payment required for participation.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Ashley has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Course - Content	None
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This webinar was funded by our sponsors, SLP Toolkit and SLP Now. We would also like to thank the presenter(s) of this course who have provided their speaking services at no charge.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.