We are members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and respect their choice to use identity-first language. We recognize that some of our students prefer to use ...

Whatever language we use—let’s indeed make sure to eliminate negative terms and be respectful of the preferences of the people who have disabilities. As long as we communicate in a respectful, sincere ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A research center at the University of Kansas has published a new edition of disability language guidelines. The University of Kansas says the Research Training Center on ...

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 ...

Andrews is a practicing board-certified psychologist, having published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and given more than 50 public lectures. Her book was the first ...

In the past, the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s disability language style guide prioritized the use of person-first language — advising language like “person with a disability,” for ...

The American Psychological Association has long advocated for the use of person-first language (e.g., a person with depression) when referring to people with disabilities. It has also acknowledged ...

Many people have intersecting identities and may choose not to share all of those identities in your communications. When possible, it is strongly recommended that you ask people how they prefer to be ...