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Pages in category "Pejorative terms for people with disabilities" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. 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 ...
See also Category:People with disabilities. Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. D. Lists of deaf people (6 P) P.
Disabilities that limit people's ability to live independently (reported among 6% of Americans) are also common throughout the country. Independent-living disabilities include physical or mental ...
Pejorative terms for people with disabilities (2 C, 25 P) People involved with disability (5 C, 3 P) Disability politics (2 C, 7 P) Disability pride (1 C, 8 P) R.
Another thing to consider is using our words to focus on the person, rather than using a label focusing on the illness or disability. Instead of saying someone is an addict, try saying they are a ...
Documentary films about people with disabilities (10 C, 62 P) Fictional characters with disabilities (13 C, 58 P) A. People with amnesia (1 C, 20 P) Amputees (12 C, 7 P)
Much like today's socially acceptable terms idiot and moron, which are also defined as some sort of mental disability, when the term retard is being used in its pejorative form, it is usually not being directed at people with mental disabilities. Instead, people use the term when teasing their friends or as a general insult. [12]