2024年2月25日 · When speaking to or about someone with a disability, it’s important to make note of which terms are offensive, outdated, and inappropriate. Throughout this page, we’ll unpack …

This factsheet provides guidelines for portraying individuals with disabilities in a respectful and balanced way by using language that is accurate, neutral and objective.

2024年1月25日 · When speaking with or about individuals with disabilities, it is important to use person-first language, which acknowledges the person before their disability. Wrong words or …

The terms “intellectually disabled,” “developmentally disabled,” “cognitive disability” and “intellectual disability” are acceptable when used in a people-first context to describe someone …

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 …

Disability language etiquette refers to the appropriate language and terminology used to describe individuals with disabilities (students, educators, and other community members) in ways that …

2025年4月11日 · 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.

If someone is willing to disclose their disability, it is best to ask them how they want you to refer to (or not refer to) their disability. In addition to word choice, it is important to note that people …

However, it is important to understand why these words matter and which to avoid when writing about people with disabilities. Below, you will find a list of words or phrases to avoid, what to …

The table below outlines the appropriate terminology to use when describing a person with a disability. Please remain mindful that language is constantly changing. This resource should …