I found an interesting post about being a 'good' Ally to Disabled people.
Being a good ally to disabled people takes more than just supporting us with words
Embrace the multiply marginalized. Find ways to enable them to share their unique experiences in a public forum. Learn (and use) inoffensive language when discussing disability and/or queerness, gender or racial identity. And if you’re in a position to affect change in the lives of the multiply marginalized, even if you have their best interests at heart, always consult — or, better yet, include — those people in that conversation. Allyship includes knowing when to “pass the mic”, redirecting some opportunities and resources when you can see that someone is more harshly impacted by the topic at hand than you are. Remember, there should be “Nothing about us, without us!”
When planning events, the organizers must ensure that the spaces they manage — physical or digital— are accessible to people with disabilities. A good place to start is by asking attendees beforehand to ask if they need any accommodations and implementing universal design in built and digital environments so that all attendees have equitable experiences.
When disabled people express to you that you may be exhibiting ableist behavior, do not be defensive. Listen to them and make timely, meaningful changes to your actions. It is important to remember to create safe spaces for disabled people to speak for themselves and you should never try to speak for them.
If your allyship consists of only words and virtue signaling with no actionable steps toward liberation, it is not genuine and effectual allyship.
The allyship of those who don’t have disabilities is essential for the liberation of those who do.
- World Institute on Disability, Drew Dakessian, 05-12-2023
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