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  2. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    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 language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. [2] Language can influence individuals' perception of disabled people and disability. [3]

  3. Parasports - Wikipedia

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    Some parasports are forms of adapted physical activities from existing non-disabled sports, while others have been specifically created for persons with a disability and do not have a non-disabled equivalent. Disability exists in four categories: physical, mental, permanent and temporary.

  4. People-first language - Wikipedia

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    The resolution dismissed the notion that "the word 'person' must invariably precede the word 'blind' to emphasize the fact that a blind person is first and foremost a person" as "totally unacceptable and pernicious" and resulting in the exact opposite of its purported aim, since "it is overly defensive, implies shame instead of true equality ...

  5. 'Disability is not a bad word': Mya Pol is fighting for ...

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    "Disability is not a bad word, but some people think that it is," Pol says. She wants to dismantle the "fear" non-disabled people have about disabled experiences. recently she asked her almost ...

  6. Talk : List of disability-related terms with negative ...

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    This list appears to be made exclusively with the comfort of abled people in mind. Words like "autistic", "blind", "deaf-mute" or even the so controversial "wheelchair bound" are proper terms used to talk about disabilities. Putting those words on such a list only contributes to making disabilities seem like something to be ashamed of.

  7. Spastic (word) - Wikipedia

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    Shortly after Weird Al Yankovic's song "Word Crimes" (2014) was released, Yankovic said that he had been unaware that the word "spastic" as used in the song is "considered a highly offensive slur by some people", particularly in the United Kingdom. He apologized for having it in his lyrics. [21] Lizzo's 2022 song "Grrrls" included the word "spaz".

  8. Impairment rating - Wikipedia

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    An individual's impairment rating is based on the direct restrictive impact of an impairment, whereas disability includes the indirect consequences one's impairment. [3] despite these differences impairment rating is commonly used by government organizations as a measure of disability, or to determine compensation owed due to an accident or ...

  9. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    Adorable: [2] Not necessarily negative, a term that, when specifically applied to an older person or a senior citizen, can be considered patronizing and mocking in nature, particularly if the term is being used to refer to mental disabilities or dependency.