In recent weeks, there have been a number of media reports on issues affecting people with disabilities. These have included a child with autism who went missing in New York City, a public forum and ...
Using anecdotal examples, this article will argue that focusing on language rather than on actions is unlikely to result in community integration of people with disabilities. It will also provide ...
The opinion piece “Autistic Isn’t a Bad Word: The Case for Rethinking Your Language ”(April 7, 2023) helped me realize the need to unpack and reevaluate my approach to labeling students with specific ...
Conversations surrounding disability language, especially with non-disabled people, usually focus on what is right and wrong in the name of politeness and sensitivity. Sure, there are definite dos and ...
Toby Wong is a late-deafened board director & marketer breaking barriers. Supports Gold House, Collective Visibility & Disability Belongs. deaf female business executive using a cochlear implant ...
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‘Disability is a universal language for peace, tolerance and respect’
Everywhere in the world, two to three babies out of every 1,000 live births will be born with cerebral palsy, described by the World Health Organisation as a complex motor disorder caused by ...
Each October, Miami is excited to celebrate Disability Identity and Culture Month, stemming from the nationally recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month. Miami uses this time to highlight ...
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Social connections, service access, language: How disability can make things even harder for refugees
Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be ...
Business associates in 20s, 40s, and 50s relaxing and exchanging ideas in sitting area of modern office. Disabilities affect a quarter of the people living in the United States and abroad. With ...
The American Psychological Association has long advocated for the use of person-first language (e.g., a person with depression) when referring to people with disabilities. It has also acknowledged ...
We are members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and respect their choice to use identity-first language. We recognize that some of our students prefer to use ...
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