What are some ableist language?
What are some ableist language?
Common examples of ableist language are words like, “lame,” “dumb,” “retarded,” “blind,” “deaf,” “idiot,” “imbecile,’ “nuts,” “psycho,” and “spaz.” These terms can be associated with a person’s identity or their challenges, and because of that, can be interpreted as insulting or hurtful.
What can I say instead of ableist language?
Alternative Language
| Instead of these Ableist Words/Phrases: | Use these alternatives: |
|---|---|
| Crazy, Insane, Mental (meaning Absurd) | Unreasonable, Absurd, Outrageous, Unacceptable, Ridiculous, Unreal, Unbelievable |
| Psycho, Sociopath, Psychotic | Dangerous, Menacing, Threatening, Evil, Murdering, Strange, Criminal |
What are some examples of Ableism?
Ableism can take many forms including:
- Lack of compliance with disability rights laws like the ADA.
- Segregating students with disabilities into separate schools.
- The use of restraint or seclusion as a means of controlling students with disabilities.
- Segregating adults and children with disabilities in institutions.
How common is Ableism?
That is about 63.976 million people, yet, ableism is a common type of discrimination. People do not see the inequality and discrimination of ableism and they do not listen to what disabled people have to say.
Is deranged a bad word?
Crazy/loony/mad/psycho/nuts/deranged Background: These words were once commonly used to describe people with mental illness but are now considered offensive. They are still used in a variety of contexts but should be avoided.
Can you be Ableist to someone with ADHD?
It’s common in ADHD, autism, and other mental health issues. Brain fog describes a cognitive fog that makes it difficult to think and complete tasks. It’s a symptom of disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, aging, dementia, and others.
How do I stop being ableist?
As we begin a new year, Enabling Devices provides some suggestions on how to fight ableism.
- Learn about Ableism.
- Hire people with disabilities.
- Follow disabilities activists on social media.
- Push for greater accessibility.
- Don’t use ableist labels and expressions.
Can you be ableist to someone with ADHD?
Is it OK to say able-bodied?
In referring to people with disabilities, it is preferable to use language that focuses on their abilities rather than their disabilities. Therefore, the use of the terms “handicapped,” “able-bodied,” “physically challenged,” and “differently abled” is discouraged.
Can you say disability?
It is okay to use words or phrases such as “disabled,” “disability,” or “people with disabilities” when talking about disability issues. When in doubt, call a person with a disability by his/her name.
Is diabetes a disability?
The short answer is “Yes.” Under most laws, diabetes is a protected as a disability. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are protected as disabilities.
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