Disability Is Diversity

Body Image

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.

Body Image

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.

Body Image

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.

Body Image

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.

Chronic Illness

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.

Chronic Illness

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.

Depression

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.

Relationships

The Stigma of Rare Disease Is Magnified When You’re LGBQ+

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on June 29, 2022

New research finds that LGBQ+ women with rare disorders experience intersectional stigma. The study highlights the need for accessible community events.

New research finds that LGBQ+ women with rare disorders experience intersectional stigma. The study highlights the need for accessible community events.

Microaggression

The Effects of Ableist Language

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on May 30, 2022

Ableist language and microagressions cause (sometimes unintended) harm to disabled people.

Ableist language and microagressions cause (sometimes unintended) harm to disabled people.

Autism

How a Snapshot of Autism Neglects the Bigger Picture

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 25, 2022

Racial and gender minorities are underdiagnosed with autism. This Autism Acceptance Month, let's move beyond the "white boy model" to accept minorities into the community.

Racial and gender minorities are underdiagnosed with autism. This Autism Acceptance Month, let's move beyond the "white boy model" to accept minorities into the community.

Education

We Need to Talk About Disability in Psychology Classes

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on April 4, 2022

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.

Most psychology courses do not teach about America's largest minority group: disabled people. New research shows that covering disability in psychology classes can reduce ableism.

Media

What the Paralympics Can Teach Us About Ableism in Sports

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on March 9, 2022

Disability representation in sports is often limited or patronizing. Here's how we can change representation to fight ableism.

Disability representation in sports is often limited or patronizing. Here's how we can change representation to fight ableism.

Child Development

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: Celebrating Unexpected Differentness

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on March 2, 2022

Books like Dr. Seuss's classic "The Sneetches" can teach children important lessons about inclusion.

Books like Dr. Seuss's classic "The Sneetches" can teach children important lessons about inclusion.

Chronic Pain

How Psychosocial Support Can Help People Facing a Rare Disease

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on February 21, 2022

People with different rare diseases experience similar mental health challenges such as depression and stigma. We can help them more efficiently by developing cross-disease support

People with different rare diseases experience similar mental health challenges such as depression and stigma. We can help them more efficiently by developing cross-disease support

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Pandemic Weighs on Disabled People's Mental Health

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on January 27, 2022

Disabled adults face increased stigma-related experiences, more extreme isolation from formal and informal support systems, and exacerbated worries about severe illness and death due to COVID-19.

Disabled adults face increased stigma-related experiences, more extreme isolation from formal and informal support systems, and exacerbated worries about severe illness and death due to COVID-19.

Resilience

One Difference Between Inborn and Acquired Disabilities

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on December 20, 2021

Adaptation to disability differs whether you were born that way or became that way. Comparing congenital vs. acquired disabilities may reveal crucial information about resilience.

Adaptation to disability differs whether you were born that way or became that way. Comparing congenital vs. acquired disabilities may reveal crucial information about resilience.

Trauma

Book Review: "A Face For Picasso" and the Meaning of Beauty

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on December 7, 2021

This beautiful new memoir about growing up with Crouzon syndrome explores beauty, disfigurement, identity, and trauma.

This beautiful new memoir about growing up with Crouzon syndrome explores beauty, disfigurement, identity, and trauma.