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Tag: H-word

People-First Language or Identity-First Language

People-First Language or Identity-First Language?

April 4, 2016March 31, 2016Category: Public Policy and Advocacy

By Derek Wetherell

While we all agree the H-word and the R-word are absolute no-nos when referring to people with disabilities, it seems that our community is less in agreement on other parts of what is deemed “appropriate” speech. Read more

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