Tag: disabled lived experience
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Handicapable” Edition
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Today’s word is “handicapable.” Keep reading to learn why this word is inherently ableist and discover alternatives you can begin to use in its place.
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Handicap” Edition
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Similar to the last word we evaluated as part of the Ableist Language Series here on The Rolling Explorer, the word, “handicap,” has a very clear offense warning within the definition itself. But, in case that wasn’t enough, let’s talk about the other reasons you should avoid using this word.
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Dumb” Edition
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Definition of “Dumb” 1a: lacking intelligence: STUPID 1b: showing a lack of intelligence 1c: requiring no intelligence 2a: lacking the human power of speech 2b of a person, dated, offensive, lacking the ability to speak: MUTE 3: temporarily unable to speak (as from shock or astonishment) 4: not expressed in…
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Differently-Abled” Edition
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How Is “Differently-Abled” Ableist? To understand the answer to this question, we must first examine the reason WHY people use “differently-abled” as their go-to term to describe someone with a disability. The simple answer is this: they believe “differently-abled” is less offensive than the disabled person’s actual identity (disabled).
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6 Things YOU Can Do In 2021 To Be A Better Disability Community Ally
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I know I’ve said this a million times on social media and that at least 3 other blog posts begin with this same sentiment, but that’s because it is so glaringly obvious. 2020 was the worst. It’s been mentally and physically draining for pretty much everyone around the world. But,…
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Deformed” Edition
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“Deformed” is not a stand alone descriptor. It is always in reference to something else, even if that something else is not expressly mentioned. It is a comparative tool, and a hurtful one at that.
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Everything You Need To Know About Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) In 2021
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month or NDEAM. This article will answer the following questions: What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Why do we celebrate NDEAM in the US? How can I participate? Why do people with disabilities celebrate both NDEAM and Disability Pride Month (July)? How can…
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Confined To A Wheelchair” Edition
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When you talk about a group of people as being confined, you assess that they are not in control of themselves or their lives. You take away their voice and their worth. Essentially, you equate them to an object. Something that cannot think or motivate itself in any capacity.
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5 Ways You Can Celebrate the ADA’s 30th Anniversary After July Ends
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Here on The Rolling Explorer, we have been celebrating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary for the entire month of July. It’s been busy, but so, so fulfilling. Of course, none of my efforts matter if they don’t inspire real change. I am thrilled to have a platform to speak out on,…