Promoting Inclusive Language in Disability Discourse
The importance of language choice in discussing disability is highlighted through guidelines like respecting individuals' chosen identities and avoiding offensive terms. Embracing positive language that advocates for access and dignity, while steering clear of negative portrayals or misconceptions, is crucial for fostering inclusive communities.
- Inclusive language
- Disability discourse
- Respectful communication
- Access advocacy
- Positive terminology
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The Language of Disability SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
American Heritage Book of English Usage Quote One of the most basic ways of showing respect for others is to refer to them by the names with which they have chosen to identify themselves and to avoid using names that they consider offensive. American Heritage Book of English Usage SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Criteria for thinking about language choice Avoid language that: o paints a negative picture of disability o patronizes people with disabilities o perpetuates misconceptions about disability Choose language that is consistent with the ideal that lack of access is the problem. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
WHEELCHAIR BOUND SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
DIFFERENTLY ABLED SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
euphemism a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
MENTALLY CHALLENGED SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
I dont think of you as disabled. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
She overcame her disability. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Criteria for thinking about language choice Avoid language that: o paints a negative picture of disability o patronizes people with disabilities o perpetuates misconceptions about disability Choose language that is consistent with the ideal that lack of access is the problem. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Marcellino Quote What you call people is how you treat them. Nick Marcellino SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Contact Me Your Name Email Etc. This resource was developed by Southwest ADA Center Regional Affiliate Arkansas, a program of the University of Arkansas with a subaward from the Southwest ADA Center funded by NIDDLR. SOUTHWEST ADA CENTER REGIONAL AFFILIATE ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PARTNERS FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
