Language is a reflection of how people see each other. It is for this very reason that the words we use can hurt. It is also why responsible communicators are now choosing language that reflects the dignity of people with disabilities—words that put the person first, rather than the disability. Read on for a short course on using language that empowers.
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EXAMPLES TO USE AND TO SHARE
The handicapped or the disabled |
People with disabilities |
My child is autistic |
My child has autism |
She’s in Special Education |
She receives Special Education services |
Afflicted with, suffers from, a victim of… |
Person who has… |
Handicapped parking |
Accessible parking |
Confined to a wheelchair or wheelchair bound |
Uses a wheelchair or is in a wheelchair |
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