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1. ncdj.org › style-guideDisability Language Style Guide | National Center on ... - NCDJ

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   NCDJ Recommendation: It is preferable to use neutral language when describing a person who has a disability, simply stating the facts about the nature of the disability. For example: “He has muscular dystrophy,” and avoiding characterizing those conditions as afflictions.

2. onechangegroup.org › guide-to-disability-languageGuide to Disability Language for Better Inclusivity

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   Jul 29, 2022 · In this post, let’s explore a few (not all) of the most common disability-inclusive language mistakes and how you can use language that lifts and includes everyone. There is no one-size-fits-all answer regarding language surrounding disability. However, some general guidelines can be helpful.

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4. www.theindependencecenter.org › wp-content › uploadsDISABILITY LANGUAGE GUIDE - The Independence Center

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   Whether you are a person with a disability, family member, friend, teacher, service provider, or member of the media, we encourage you to continually look for feedback about your word choice from the Disability Community and practice the language tips provided in this guide. We can all

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5. www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › disabilityandhealthCommunicating With and About People with Disabilities

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   Oct 9, 2024 · People-first language is the best place to start when talking to a person with a disability. If you are unsure, ask the person how he or she would like to be described. It is important to remember that preferences can vary.

   Tips	Use	Do Not Use
   Emphasize abilities, not limitations	Person who uses a wheelchair	Confined or restricted to a wheelchair, ...
   Emphasize abilities, not limitations	Person who uses a device to speak	Can’t talk, mute
   Do not use language that suggests the ...	Person with a disability	Disabled, handicapped
   Do not use language that suggests the ...	Person of short stature	Midget

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6. www.nea.org › words-matter-disability-languageWords Matter! Disability Language Etiquette - NEA

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   A useful tool that helps reframe language to make it more inclusive and less offensive is disability language etiquette, which should be part of the professional training of all educators in learning communities around the country.

7. www.apa.org › pi › disabilityChoosing Words for Talking About Disability

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   Not all members of the disability community think person-first language is the best choice. Some writers and scholars from the field known as disability studies, as well as advocates and activists from disability culture, prefer what is known as identity-first language for disability.

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   Is there a language for disability?

   • There is, and it is known as identity-first language. Not all members of the disability community think person-first language is the best choice. Some writers and scholars from the field known as disability studies, as well as advocates and activists from disability culture, prefer what is known as language for disability.

   Choosing Words for Talking About Disability

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   How do I talk to a person with a disability?

   • People-first language is the best place to start when talking to a person with a disability. If you are unsure, ask the person how he or she would like to be described. It is important to remember that preferences can vary. People-first language is used to communicate appropriately and respectfully with and about an individual with a disability.

   Communicating With and About People with Disabilities | CDC

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   Do people with disabilities prefer identity-first language?

   • Many people with disabilities prefer identity-first language (e.g., “disabled person,” “Autistic”), which is a reclamation of disability identity and indicates disability pride.

   Words Matter! Disability Language Etiquette | NEA

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   Do people with disabilities have language preferences?

   • Some groups within the disability community, which is arguably the largest minority group in the U.S., have already established their language preferences. For example, the National Federation for the Blind has long advocated for constructions like "individual with blindness" or "person who is blind."

   Choosing Words for Talking About Disability

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   What is a preferred way of referring to people with disabilities?

   • 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).

   Guide to Disability Language for Better Inclusivity

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   How do you navigate disability language?

   • Ultimately, the best way to navigate disability language is to listen to people affected by disabilities and respect their preferences. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive society for everyone. When discussing people with disabilities, we should avoid using outdated, condescending, or offensive terms. Terms to avoid:

   Guide to Disability Language for Better Inclusivity

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9. www.nih.gov › about-nih › what-we-doWriting Respectfully: Person-First and Identity-First Language

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   Apr 12, 2023 · Person-first language was written into law in the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1997). In more recent years, there has been a push to use person-first language when writing about addiction and substance use disorders.