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Disability: Stigma, Invisibility, and Black Males
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Stanley J. Sinkfield, Jr.
Disability:
Stigma, Invisiability and Black Males
Stigma:
A set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.
A mark of shame or discredit. (webster.com)
Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society. (Wikipedia)
Types of Stigma
Public Stigma
Perceived Stigma
Associative Stigma
Self Stigma
Lable Avoidance
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Types of Stigma
Public Stigma
Public stigma describes the overarching sentiment society has about people with a certain trait.
Types of Stigma
Self-stigma happens when you accept public stigma and apply it to yourself.
Self Stigma
Types of Stigma
Perceived Stigma
Perceived stigma happens when you believe (rightly or wrongly) the people around you, or society as a whole, would judge you negatively for having a certain trait.
Lets Discuss Disability Stigma
Questions About Disability Stigma:
What are some common misconceptions and stereotypes associated with people with disabilities that contribute to disability stigma?
Questions About Disability Stigma:
How does disability stigma impact the social and psychological well-being of individuals with disabilities and their inclusion in society?
Questions About Disability Stigma:
What strategies and initiatives can be implemented at the community and institutional levels to combat and reduce disability stigma?
Questions About Disability Stigma:
What is one of the most detrimental statements about someone with a disability that fuels stigmas?
“How is/are (He/she/they…) disabled? I don’t see…”
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Invisibile Disabilities
Invisible Disabilities Defined
Invisible disabilities are physical, mental, or neurological conditions that can limit or challenge a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Invisible Disabilities Defined
90% of disabilities are invisible. Someone may not use a wheelchair, but they can have chronic pain, poor lung capacity, or need more room to accommodate a prosthetic limb.
Invisible Disabilities Defined
Invisible Disailities include but are not limited to:
• Cognitive impairment and brain injury
• The autism spectrum
• Chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia
• Deaf and/or hard of hearing
• Blindness and/or low vision
• Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and many more
Invisible Disabilities Defined
Let's Discuss:
Why is it important to know about invisible disabilities?
African American Males and the Lack of Participation in Disabiility Services.
Why Aren't African American Males Accessing Disability Services in College?
The Consiquences of Historical Stigma
Why Aren't African American Males Accessing Disability Services in College?
Getting African American Male Students on Campus
Why Aren't African American Males Accessing Disability Services in College?
Barriers to Diagnosis
How to overcome Stigma and support yourself and others?
-Maintaing Self-esteem
-Listening and responding
-Sharing
-Support
-Involvement
-Find community
-Call out bias
-Disclose your own status
-Educate yourself