L'abilismo: se lo conosci, lo eviti! | Valentina Tomirotti | TEDxMantova

Ableism is a form of discrimination that assumes that all people have an able-bodied body. By inviting us to eliminate labels and be more open to the topic of diversity, Valentina Tomirotti makes us reflect on how our words and daily actions can limit and negatively impact the lives of others. "Skillism" is a form of discrimination that assumes that all people have a skilled body. By inviting us to eliminate labels and be more open to the topic of diversity, Valentina Tomirotti makes us reflect on how our words and daily actions can limit and negatively impact the lives of others. Valentina Tomirotti, also known as "Pepitosa," is a freelance journalist and works in communications for various work environments, including public institutions, associations, cooperatives, and companies. She is the author of "Another (d) Year" and the first "Accessible Tourist Guide to Mantua and its Province," but she is also a blogger and activist on the topic of accessibility and more. Valentina Tomirotti, also known as "Pepitosa", is a freelance journalist and has been working in the field of several environments such as public institutions, associations, cooperatives and companies. She is the author of "Unaltro (d)anno" and of the "1st Accessible Tourist Guide for Mantua and its province", as well as being a blogger and activist on the subject of accessibility and more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx