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15 Μαρ 2021 · Most disabled people are comfortable with the words used to describe daily living. People who use wheelchairs ‘go for walks’ and people with visual impairments may be very pleased – or...
Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [ 1 ] However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations.
Here are a few terms to avoid: Abnormal: Inappropriate when used to describe an individual. See entry on abnormal. Afflicted with: Implies that a person with a disability is suffering or has a reduced quality of life. See entry on afflicted. Able-bodied: Refers to a person who does not have a disability.
When speaking to or about someone with a disability, it is important to understand which terms are offensive, outdated, or inappropriate. Person-first language puts the person before the disability by using phrases like "person with a disability" or "person with autism" instead of "disabled person" or "autistic person."
Handicap can be used when citing laws and situations, but should not be used to describe a disability. Do not refer to people with disabilities as the handicapped or handicapped people. Say, the building is not accessible for a wheelchair-user. The stairs are a handicap for her.
There are two major ways people prefer to refer to themselves when talking about Disability (and, in many contexts, the “better” way is debatable): Person-first language: “Person with a Disability (PWD)” Person–first language emphasizes the individual before the Disability.
Do we still call people handicapped? What’s the difference between low vision, visually impaired, and blind? What does inclusive language mean? What does person-first language mean? Why we no longer use handicap, handicapped, or Handicapable. Instead of “a handicap parking space”, try “an accessible parking space”.
