A form of referring to those with disabilities by including their disability status first (i.e. choosing to say disabled people instead of people with disabilities). 

 

Language of Disability

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Words and language used to describe humans with disabilities can have a great impact. This article is a guide to inclusive disability language. Remember that people with disabilities may have varying preferences in the ways that they wish to be referred to. It is okay to ask if you are using language in an appropriate way. If someone ever corrects your language or suggests an alternative way of referring to their disability or identity, please be courteous and embrace their knowledge, choices, and perspectives.

Models of Disability

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A model of disability is a way to think about how people with disabilities exist in society. There are many models of disability; in this article we will discuss four prominent models.