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Many common words and phrases may be offensive to persons with disabilities. They may also be misleading or confusing. Here are some examples of ableist, negative words and possible alternatives: “their response was crippled by…”: alternatives: slowed, delayed, disrupted. “we were blind to that…”:
a person who uses a wheelchair or write “have you heard the news?” to a person who is deaf. However, phrases such as “blind as a bat” or “deaf as a post” are unacceptable and should never be used, even in informal contexts.
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Mar 22, 2023 · The way we refer to people living with disabilities comes down to whether we’re putting the person first, or their disability first. When we say “disabled person” or “handicapped person,” we’re using disability-first language.
Sep 30, 2020 · Roughly speaking, some want to use disability terminology to uplift disabled people or somehow repair the image of disability, while others aim for accuracy, simplicity, and a tone closer to ...
Jul 29, 2022 · The preferred way of referring to people with disabilities is a matter of personal preference for the disabled person. Some people choose the Identity-First Language (i.e., disabled person); others might prefer Person First language (i.e., person with a disability).
Using the preferred approach to language when discussing people with disabilities—whether that be person-first language, identity-first language, or a mix of both—treats people with disabilities with respect and helps reduce bias in practice, research, and educational settings.
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An example of people-first language is “a girl with Down syndrome” or “a boy with autism.” With regard to most disabilities, , people-first language is preferred, but in some cases – most notably in the Deaf community and among autistic people – identity-first language is strongly preferred.
