How women with disabilities can respond to bias at work

Women with disabilities face persistent biases at work—from assumptions about their capabilities to exclusion from projects, events, and advancement opportunities.

While it’s not your responsibility to fix biased systems, responding strategically can help challenge misconceptions and reinforce your expertise.

In this video, we share practical ways to push back effectively: asking clarifying questions, addressing assumptions directly, setting boundaries, and building support from trusted colleagues and allies.