Ableism refers to discrimination against people with different abilities through language, attitudes, and actions. Some examples of ableist microaggressions include using terms like "dumb", "lame", or "retarded" to refer to someone or something, as well as referring to someone as "crazy" or labeling them with a mental illness like "OCD". The document provides a definition of ableism and examples of ableist language and microaggressions.

1. What is ableism?
Language, attitudes, and
discrimination
against people
with different
kinds of abilities.

2. What are some ableist
microaggressions?
Calling someone or something “dumb” “lame”
or “retarded” is a form of ableist language.
Calling someone “crazy” or “OCD” is a
form of ableist language.
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