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  1. ableism, ablism, able-bodiedism, able-bodismnoun

    discrimination in favor of the able-bodied

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  1. ablism

    Ableism refers to discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities. This discrimination may be based on the assumption that persons without disabilities or who are differently abled are superior. Ableism could manifest in various ways, including in attitudes, behaviors, systemic structures, and language that devalue or limit the potential of individuals with disabilities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ablism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ablism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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