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Let's talk about language! How to avoid being accidentally ableist

Let's talk about language! How to avoid being accidentally ableist

Part 1: Say disabled

May 17, 2022
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Hello, happy Tuesday.

Language matters. With the words we choose, we can perpetuate stereotypes or reinforce outdated narratives. But if we think about what we’re saying, we can also do the opposite.

Talking about language isn’t being prissy and oversensitive. It really is important. It’s step one on the road to inclusion, ground zero for a better societ…

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