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Bias
Changing Outdated Stereotypes About Disabilities Like Ataxia

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on September 11, 2023

When scripts are implicitly oriented toward discriminating against those we perceive as different from us, overreliance on these “mental shortcuts” is nothing short of dangerous.

When scripts are implicitly oriented toward discriminating against those we perceive as different from us, overreliance on these “mental shortcuts” is nothing short of dangerous.

Dementia
When Reality Is Fractured

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on June 20, 2023

People with dementia have an increased risk of moral injury. Here's why it happens and what to do about it.

People with dementia have an increased risk of moral injury. Here's why it happens and what to do about it.

Bias
Disclosing the Obvious: Explaining Facial Differences

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on June 5, 2023

The first large-scale study of facial difference disclosure found openly explaining about the facial difference was associated with better mental health and job satisfaction.

The first large-scale study of facial difference disclosure found openly explaining about the facial difference was associated with better mental health and job satisfaction.

Career
The Rare Disease Rallying Cry: If Not Me, Who?

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on December 28, 2022

New research asked people with rare disorders, and their main challenges stem from a lack of awareness. Here's how these self-advocates are leaving a legacy.

New research asked people with rare disorders, and their main challenges stem from a lack of awareness. Here's how these self-advocates are leaving a legacy.

Resilience
The Disability Paradox

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on September 14, 2022

Why do people underestimate the quality of life of disabled people? It's because we underestimate our ability to bounce back from adversity.

Why do people underestimate the quality of life of disabled people? It's because we underestimate our ability to bounce back from adversity.

Bias
Disabled, Asian American, and Proud

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on July 27, 2022

Disability is still highly stigmatized in the Asian American community, but many disabled Asian Americans are working to subvert ableism.

Disability is still highly stigmatized in the Asian American community, but many disabled Asian Americans are working to subvert ableism.

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Autism
How a Snapshot of Autism Neglects the Bigger Picture

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 25, 2022

Racial and gender minorities are underdiagnosed with autism. This Autism Acceptance Month, let's move beyond the "white boy model" to accept minorities into the community.

Racial and gender minorities are underdiagnosed with autism. This Autism Acceptance Month, let's move beyond the "white boy model" to accept minorities into the community.

Psychology
We Need to Talk About Disability in Psychology Classes

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 4, 2022

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.