People with disabilities have always been discriminated against since the beginning of the human race. Some people argue that perhaps its just “survival of the fittest”. However, society’s ignorant mindset has really been the reason why disability discrimination is still prevalent today. Some things that need to change include, but are not limited to, inclusion, accommodation, and removal of social barriers.

Educational institutions and workplaces must be inclusive to disabled individuals. Public facilities need to be built with accommodations available. People with disabilities must be able to safely enter, exit, and use any public spaces. This includes bathrooms, elevators, public parking, etc. Additionally, Educational admissions should not decline students due to any sort of disabilities. Schools should provide accommodations such as additional time to complete course materials and having notetaking assistance. Employers should also not segregate job applicants with disabilities. Workplaces should provide equality and diversity training in order for all employees to recognized and understand the concept of disability discrimination. People with disabilities are often denied the right to work because of unconscious biases or lack work experience because of disability discrimination in the job market. This in turn leads to a percentage of disabled individuals to fall into the impoverished category where increased chances of discrimination occurs. Economic stability is needed for people with disabilities to access necessary resources that address their conditions.

Although there are laws implemented to protect disabled individuals like Americans with Disabilities Act, stigma against disabilities still cause people to find loopholes and not abided to those laws. Stigmatization is the root cause of disability discrimination because it makes social interactions difficult for disabled individuals. These social barriers need to be broken down. Some ways it can be removed are through advocating and educating the public. Normalizing discussion and holding people accountable will slowly dissolve disability discrimination.