The Symbolic Ableism Scale
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Modern Prejudice, Ableism, Discrimination
Abstract
This study validates the Symbolic Ableism Scale (SAS), which examines subtle prejudice. The SAS has four underlying themes: individualism; recognition of continuing discrimination; empathy for disabled people; and, excessive demands. The SAS is a tool that can be used to help understand how contradicting disability ideologies manifest in modern society to determine how best to counteract them.
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Carli Friedman, The Council on Quality and Leadership
Carli Friedman, PhD is the Director at The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). She received her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois of Chicago. Her research focuses on ableism, meaningful community inclusion, and quality of life.
Jessica M Awsumb, Vanderbilt University
Jessica Awumb, PhD received her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May of 2017. In addition, she completed her Master's in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment in August of 2016. She is currently a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University.