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People First Language

People First Language is a respectful way of referring to people with disabilities that puts the person first before mentioning the disability. It is important to use People First Language because the way we talk about people can influence attitudes and impressions, either positively or negatively. By using People First Language, you are showing that a person is not defined by their disability and that you see them as a person first.

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People First Language

People First Language is a respectful way of referring to people with disabilities that puts the person first before mentioning the disability. It is important to use People First Language because the way we talk about people can influence attitudes and impressions, either positively or negatively. By using People First Language, you are showing that a person is not defined by their disability and that you see them as a person first.

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People First Language

What is it?
People First Language respectfully puts the person first before the
disability; and a person with a disability is more like people without
disabilities than different! Remember: a disability is simply a medical
diagnosis.

Why is it important to use?


This is important because the way we speak or write about someone
greatly influences the images and attitudes we form about them, leaving
behind a positive or negative impression for others. By using People First
Language you are showing the person that they are not any less than you or
anyone else, because you put their disability second and actually got to
know them for who they are.

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