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  2. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first ...

  3. Category : Pejorative terms for people with disabilities

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    Pejorative terms for people with mental or physical disabilities Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. H. Hysteria (15 P) S.

  4. Ableism - Wikipedia

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    Ableism characterizes people as they are defined by their disabilities and it also classifies disabled people as people who are inferior to non-disabled people. [1] On this basis, people are assigned or denied certain perceived abilities, skills, or character orientations .

  5. We should use our words to focus on people, not their illness ...

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    The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. Recently, our pastor preached on Psalm 13. David starts out describing his deep depression.

  6. People-first language - Wikipedia

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    People-first language is a type of linguistic prescription. It aims to avoid perceived and subconscious dehumanization when discussing people with disabilities and is sometimes referred to (for example, by NHS England's style guide) as a type of disability etiquette. People-first language can also be applied to any group that is defined by a ...

  7. Exclusive-FDA staffers told that 'woman,' 'disabled' among ...

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    Some U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists have been told to stop using the words "woman," "disabled" and "elderly" in external communications, two sources familiar with the matter said ...

  8. Category:Pejorative terms for people - Wikipedia

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    It should only contain pages that are Pejorative terms for people or lists of Pejorative terms for people, as well as subcategories containing those things (themselves set categories). Topics about Pejorative terms for people in general should be placed in relevant topic categories .

  9. Nassim: 'I do': Two little words with big consequences for ...

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    Disability columnist Adria Nassim discusses the challenges she might face if she feel in love and wanted to get married. Nassim: 'I do': Two little words with big consequences for people with ...