Ableism and Exclusion

Academic institutions are abelist. This, however, does not have to be the case. How do individuals involved in research management address this culture? In context of drastic changes Higher Education since 1990s, and an increasing emphasis on equality inclusion, initiatives such as Athena Swan Race Equality Charter led more awareness exclusionary practices. However, statistics disability highlight serious issues relation disclosure rates for staff report being stigmatised their career choices undermined or invalidated. This can particularly true those who into around ableism. environment how managers raise empower all academics ask gain adjustments support work? has Covid-19 pandemic impact higher education finances affected issue? paper we consider some challenges conducting ableism academia what it tell us. We then discuss that made would help challenge ableist academic culture. achieved through raising expectations, placing inclusivity accessibility at heart communication encouraging, equipping challenging community embed these practices dissemination research.