My business partner uses a wheelchair and I'm able-bodied, and we're launching a consulting firm focused on workplace accessibility. Every time we pitch to potential clients, I can see them directing questions to me instead of her, even though she's the expert, and we haven't figured out how to address this dynamic in real time without making things awkward for everyone.
More people experience this than they realize.
The partnership is encountering systemic ableism that affects their professional dynamic in ways that require coordinated response strategies.
“Where Are You with Disability rights?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.