You might have noticed in this story that I used the phrase “people with disabilities” a lot instead of using things we’re used to seeing or hearing more often like “handicapped” or “disabled.” You’ve ...

I have never known an editor who exclusively writes standards to be even mildly progressive. In my experience, standards editors in legacy media tend to be so married to process, and formality, and ...

People are often surprised when I call myself "disabled." Over the years, society has shifted toward person-first language (i.e. person with a disability) to describe disability. However, many people ...

It’s important to look at the intent and context behind usage. Identity-first language can be negative if it’s not accompanied by empathy or respect. For years, the autism community has grappled with ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andrew Pulrang writes about disability practices, policy, and culture. A little over a quarter of all Americans have some kind of ...

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 ...

Each October, Miami is excited to celebrate Disability Identity and Culture Month, stemming from the nationally recognized Disability Employment Awareness Month. Miami uses this time to highlight ...

Disability in the Media: Examining Stigma and Identity, by Tracy Worrell, professor of communication. Published by Lexington Books. When a character with a disability is portrayed on a television show ...

Almost 40 million people in the United States have a disability, according to 2015 U.S. Census figures, but the language used around disabilities can be a mystery, fraught with acronyms and legalese.