In recent weeks, there have been a number of media reports on issues affecting people with disabilities. These have included a child with autism who went missing in New York City, a public forum and ...
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new ordinance changes language in New Haven city code to be more respectful toward those with disabilities. “Language is important in the way that see each other and the ...
At the September 1, 2010 meeting of The Arc of Southeast Missouri, Gloria Shell of People First of Sikeston presented information on "People First Language." People First Language puts the person ...
Toby Wong is a late-deafened board director & marketer breaking barriers. Supports Gold House, Collective Visibility & Disability Belongs. deaf female business executive using a cochlear implant ...
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Nevada State Sen. Robin Titus—at the time a member of its state House—received an ...
Using anecdotal examples, this article will argue that focusing on language rather than on actions is unlikely to result in community integration of people with disabilities. It will also provide ...
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