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VIDEO: NAVIGATING THE DISABILITY LANGUAGE LANDSCAPE


VIDEO: NAVIGATING THE DISABILITY LANGUAGE LANDSCAPE


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Many of us struggle with how to talk about disability. We’re not sure what words
or phrases to use and which ones to avoid. We know that words are a powerful
force for good or destruction, and this can be especially true when talking
about disability. Part of the confusion stems from different opinions about the
most respectable and inclusive way to refer to disability. 

So, if you’re confused, you’re not alone!

While these waters may be murky, there are some useful guidelines out there to
navigate the disability language landscape. Andrew Pulrang, a staff contributor
for Forbes Magazine, writes articles about disability and his perspective as a
disabled man. He refers to this conundrum as “competing schools of thought on
disability language” and offers the following nuggets of wisdom:



Recognize obviously insulting terms and stop using or tolerating them. These
words vary based on your culture and language, but they are often widely known
and used as insults. Terms like “crazy,” “retarded,” and “cripple” are
universally recognized for their insulting nature, and should be nixed.



Be factual, descriptive, and simple, not condescending, sentimental, or awkward.
You can use the words disabled or disability, and depending on the context and
people involved, you can be specific about an apparent disability such as
blindness, deafness, or usage of a wheelchair.



Respect disabled people's actual language preferences. When you’re not sure,
listen to how that person refers to themselves or others in the disability
community.

According to the World Health Organization, “Over 1.3 billion people live with
some form of disability […] this corresponds to about 16 percent of the world’s
population.”

Watch: Tune in to this BuzzFeed video about the things people with disabilities
wish you knew. Listen to the opening statement during the first 12-15 seconds
(and then watch the rest of the video!) to see how this challenges your views
about disability.


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While language specifics are in flux, opportunities abound for all of us to
develop a greater awareness about disabilities. Respecting and valuing the lived
experiences of others allows us to better connect with each other. 

Reflect: Think about the first time you encountered someone with a disability
when you were a child.  Do you remember the language that your parent or
caregiver used when talking about people who were different? How might those
words have affected your internal language about disability? This kind of
self-reflection can help us identify the language we use about disability and
why we use it. 


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True or False. Based on this video, most disabled people want to be known as
courageous and inspirational because they are living with a disability.
Please provide an answer
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