Ableism describes any prejudice, bias, and discrimination directed toward people living with disabilities. Ableism has deep roots in the structures of our health and medical education systems.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

1. Explain the lived experience of medical learners with disability and recognize the structural barriers they face 
2. Describe accommodations and how they lead to success 
3. Discuss how the Technical Standards limit accessibility of medical education