storgeagape:

Me: “I am disabled”

Ableist: “don’t say that! You are not! You do things! you are capable! Do not undervalue yourself. Disabled are those who have to live off of people’s compassion”

VS

Non-ableist: “ah good to know. Which disability do you have? How does it affect you?”

Me: “is called (medical terms) and affects me that way”

Ableist: * shocked victorian drama gesture * “omg, how are you ok saying that?” * either distances you or is rudely intrusive, still refusing to accomodate your needs *

VS

Non-Ableist: “ah, good to know. If you need help with that, let me know how I can help” * accomodates your needs and treats you the same way as before *