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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]
Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. [1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors.
The term is derided in the disability community because it implies that there is something wrong with a disabled person's body. [9] The suggested alternative is the blanket term non-disabled. Neurological and mental disabilities are collectively known as neurodivergence, and a person without any is neurotypical. These terms are often used in ...
She worked with her parents to have the words "mentally retarded" officially removed from health and education code in Maryland, her home state. [15] With this new law, "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" no longer exist in federal health or education and labor policy. The rights of individuals with disabilities would remain the same. [13]
Disability is scary, because the very word implies a loss or a deficit. And we’re socialized to believe that not having the ability to do something makes that person somehow less than someone ...
Intellectual disability (ID), also known as general learning disability (in the United Kingdom), [3] and formerly mental retardation (in the United States), [4] [5] [6] is a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant impairment in intellectual and adaptive functioning that is first apparent during childhood.
Learn the disability flag's history and significance, what the colors on the disability flag represent and how to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July 2023.
Functional diversity is a politically and socially correct term for special needs, disability, impairment and handicap, which began to be used in Spain in scientific writing, at the initiative of those directly affected, in 2005.