Archive for August 2022
Day 2: Disability Language
The language we use around any topic has meaning. We can easily project whether we value something or see it as inferior with the words we choose. Unfortunately, much of the language used around disability stigmatizes it as being a negative thing—something that is “sad” or “bad,” that must be “overcome,” or with which someone…
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Whether you are a person with a disability, know someone with a disability, or have simply seen people with disabilities in public spaces, you probably have thoughts about what it means to have a disability. During this month, we invite you to learn more about disability—not from a position of pity, but from a position…
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