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Jul 29, 2022 · Using sensitive and accurate language promotes inclusivity for disabled people. Do I use identity-first or person-first language? The preferred way of referring to people with disabilities is a matter of personal preference for the disabled person.
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This guide supports communication with and about persons with disabilities in writing, speech and images. It aims to foster an accessibility- and disability-confident Canada. It is intended to support the federal public service and all Canadians to communicate accurately and confidently. This guide includes terms and general guidelines for communic...
Recent data shows that disability issues are important in Canada. The 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability reports that 8 million Canadians aged 15 years and older have one or more disabilities. Many persons with disabilities in Canada face significant barriers in their daily lives. These include barriers to employment, financial security and social ...
Ableism: ableism is a type of discrimination that you can compare to racism, sexism or ageism. It involves discrimination in favour of persons without disabilities. Ableism is linked to socially constructed views of “normalcy” that influence society’s understanding of ability and disability. Ableism is also believing that people without disabilitie...
Language on disability continues to change. The preferences of the disability community also evolve. That’s why it’s important to take a case-by-case approach. We have many excellent ways to describe disability. Be aware that persons with disabilities often have their own preferences. If you’re unsure, ask them to tell you their preferences. Many p...
It’s important for public servants to approach policy work in an inclusive way. Designing programs and services should focus on accessibility from the start to make sure that everyone can contribute. It’s a best practice to engage and collaborate early with persons with disabilities. The Accessibility Strategy for the Public Service of Canada aims ...
The references section at the end of this document gives more writing tools from Employment and Social Development Canada and other organizations. Words and images are a powerful tool that shape society’s attitudes and perceptions about disability. But despite the progress in recent years, negative stereotypes still exist. Choose words and images t...
Department of Justice Canada Accessible Canada Act https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-0.6/page-1.html Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Employment and Social Development Canada Accessibility Plan https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/accessibility/reports-publications/accessibility-3-year-plan-2022.html Statis...
Note:the following resources from outside Employment and Social Development Canada give useful information. They may not be available in both official languages. Adapt Your Workplace (The Inclusive Workplace) https://theinclusiveworkplace.ca/en/articles/adapt-your-workplace Audism (Canadian Association of the Deaf) https://cad-asc.ca/issues-positio...
It is especially important when it comes to the language you use. As a rule, always use language that is gender-neutral and culturally sensitive. There are also language considerations to keep in mind when you talk about disability and accessibility.
1. USE PEOPLE-FIRST LANGUAGE. People-first language is the most widely accepted language for referring to persons with disabilities. It is also the language used in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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There may be some people with intellectual disabilities who have help. But there are others who do not. Either way, the information should be accessible to them. It should be communicated in a way that people can understand on their own. People with disabilities in general, are an afterthought when it
Using plain language actually makes critical information accessible and readable for everyone. By writing plainly and simply, you: increase the chances that people will find, read and understand your information from any device. make your information more accessible to people with disabilities.
It is therefore important to raise awareness about language that it is appropriate to use when talking to or about persons with disabilities. Inappropriate language can make people feel excluded or offend them and can be a barrier to full and meaningful participation.
