Disability Is Diversity

Identity

Disability Research: Nothing About Us Without Us

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on February 1, 2024

Why do we stigmatize "me-search"? Why are disabled researchers so underrepresented? The answers are connected and offer a solution.

Why do we stigmatize "me-search"? Why are disabled researchers so underrepresented? The answers are connected and offer a solution.

Bias

Why People Act Like Disability Is Contagious

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on January 17, 2024

An evolutionarily old bias to avoid disease contributes to modern-day ableism.

An evolutionarily old bias to avoid disease contributes to modern-day ableism.

Bias

What Is Ableism? A Social Psychological Perspective

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

People use the terms stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination interchangeably, but they actually have specific meanings in psychology.

People use the terms stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination interchangeably, but they actually have specific meanings in psychology.

ADHD

How ADHD Leads to Time Blindness

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

5 tips to navigate this common ADHD experience.

5 tips to navigate this common ADHD experience.

Cognition

How My Favorite Meme Teaches 2 Ways of Thinking

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on November 30, 2023

What does a can of biscuits have to do with prejudice?

What does a can of biscuits have to do with prejudice?

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Changing Outdated Stereotypes About Disabilities Like Ataxia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.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Beliefs About Disabilities May Predict COVID-19 Precautions

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on August 28, 2023

People who believe disability is a social responsibility are more likely to engage in precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

People who believe disability is a social responsibility are more likely to engage in precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Social Life

Communication Skills for People With Facial Paralysis

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on August 8, 2023

7 ways to express yourself if you have facial paralysis.

7 ways to express yourself if you have facial paralysis.

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.

Media

Hidden From View: Women With Facial Differences in the Media

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 4, 2023

Women and girls with facial differences are devalued by TV, movies, advertisements, and social media.

Women and girls with facial differences are devalued by TV, movies, advertisements, and social media.

Media

Advertising Excludes Women With Faces Like Mine

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

A groundbreaking campaign intended to advance equal representation and pay leaves out women and girls with facial differences.

A groundbreaking campaign intended to advance equal representation and pay leaves out women and girls with facial differences.

Identity

Explaining Facial Difference: To Disclose or Not Disclose?

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on January 10, 2023

People with visible stigma are often expected to “disclose the obvious.” Here is their advice on taking control of the situation.

People with visible stigma are often expected to “disclose the obvious.” Here is their advice on taking control of the situation.

Career

The Elephant in the Room: Explaining Facial Difference

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on January 9, 2023

People with visible stigma are often expected to “disclose the obvious.” New research reveals a taxonomy of (non)disclosure styles.

People with visible stigma are often expected to “disclose the obvious.” New research reveals a taxonomy of (non)disclosure styles.

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.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 Disabled Everyone. Disabled People Knew What to Do.

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on November 16, 2022

Conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic disabled everyone, bringing to light adaptations many people with disabilities already used.

Conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic disabled everyone, bringing to light adaptations many people with disabilities already used.

Career

8 Tips From Disability Research for Getting Things Done

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on November 3, 2022

Here are strategies from the disability community that can help everyone avoid toxic productivity.

Here are strategies from the disability community that can help everyone avoid toxic productivity.

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.

Health

People with Rare Diseases Need Better Healthcare

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on July 11, 2022

Think the U.S. healthcare system is hard to navigate? Try having a rare disease.

Think the U.S. healthcare system is hard to navigate? Try having a rare disease.