Lessons on Ableism and Inclusion: A Reflection

In Joel Leslie’s moving and insightful reflective essay, he recounts his experiences negotiating the post-secondary system as a person with disabilities. Joel explores how internalized ableism, inclusive and accessible pedagogy, and marginalization have impacted his life as a student, and he connects these insights with academic thinking on these topics. This essay is an outstanding example of a reflection that weaves between personal and academic knowledge and leaves us better off for having taken the time to read it.

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Writing across the University of Alberta
Published
2024-12-04
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https://doi.org/10.29173/writingacrossuofa73
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Disability Education and Employment
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Lessons on Ableism and Inclusion: A Reflection

J. G. Leslie
Writing across the University of Alberta
Disability Education and Employment
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Lessons on Ableism and Inclusion: A Reflection

J. G. Leslie
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Abstract

In Joel Leslie’s moving and insightful reflective essay, he recounts his experiences negotiating the post-secondary system as a person with disabilities. Joel explores how internalized ableism, inclusive and accessible pedagogy, and marginalization have impacted his life as a student, and he connects these insights with academic thinking on these topics. This essay is an outstanding example of a reflection that weaves between personal and academic knowledge and leaves us better off for having taken the time to read it.

Writing across the University of AlbertaVol. 5(1)
University of Alberta (CA)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Disability Education and Employment
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