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

Part 3: Disabled people are people

Hi friends, and welcome to part 3 of The View From Down Here’s special series on language.

This week we’re looking at putting the humanity back into how we talk about disability.

Before we get started, a little reminder about why I’m covering this topic, from the beginning of the series:

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 With the words we choose, we can perpetuate stereotypes or reinforce outdated narratives.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.

And don’t forget to check out Part 1 and Part 2 (both free to read) to make sure you’re up to speed.

Anti-ableism is cool, you know. So without further ado: