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Words Matter: “People First” Language and Disability Etiquette

by Leah Cohen | Feb 28, 2018 | Categories: Disabilities, Disability, Family Caregiving, and People First Language.

Words Matter: “People First” Language and Disability Etiquette

Language shapes ideas, perceptions, and beliefs. “People first” language emphasizes the person, not the disability.