Disability Inclusive Language
What term is preferred to the word handicapped?
Accessible or Disabled
Stupid / Idiot / Moron / Dumb
Say “that makes no sense” or “that’s ridiculous”. Avoid using these words as an insult.
Mobility
Person with mobility disabilities
Person with physical disabilities
Person who uses a wheelchair
Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent individual
ASD individual
Retarded
Mentally Retarded
Cognitive, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
Replace the slang word with "ridiculous", or something not offensive.
What phrase replaces "wheelchair-bound" to emphasize mobility?
Person who uses a wheelchair, person with an ambulatory disability
Cripple or Gimp
Person with a disability, or people with physical disabilities
Hearing
Person who is Deaf
Person who is hard of hearing
Hearing
Deaf Person
Deaf-Mute
Deaf and Dumb
Deaf - Non Verbal
These terms assume that Dear people do not vocalize
"Crazy" or "insane" are a derogatory way to refer to someone experiencing what?
Considered an offensive term because it defames people with mental health disabilities.
Midget
Little Person, or Dwarf
Person who is blind.
Person who has low vision.
Vision
Blind person
Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
"Impaired" has a negative connotation
What is a more inclusive way to refer to someone who cannot speak?
Non verbal
Crazy
Wild, out of this world, bizarre, outrageous
Mental Health
Person who is living/experiencing a mental health disability or mental illness.
*Or specify the illness or condition
Person who is experiencing psychosis.
Person who is living with bipolar disorder.
Mobility
Disabled Person
Wheelchair User
Spaz
Say "got overly excited" instead of "spazzed out"
Say "that was silly of me" instead of "I'm such a spaz"
Is it offensive to a blind person to say "see you later"?
No, because it is a figure of speech that is commonly used.
OCD / ADD / ADHD
Use an alternative term that describes the person’s behavior unless you are truly referring to a medical diagnosis. For example, instead of describing someone as OCD, say they are “hyper-focused”, “picky”, or “hard to please”.
Cognitive
Intellectual
Developmental
Person with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
Mental Health
*Hint: Trick question*
Identity - first language is usually not favored in this context.
Special
Special Ed Students
Person with disabilities
Students with disabilities
This term is patronizing.
Everyone can have needs, people with disabilities' needs are not special.