Identity and language

People with disabilities suffer from considerable discrimination, some of which is in the form of language.

When talking about people with a lived experience of disability, we want to be respectful of how people want to be identified. This changes over time, and so it is important to stay up-to-date to see that we are using the language that embraces the equality we are trying to achieve.

How can we avoid ableist assumptions and Inspiration Sensationalism?

Resources to help you avoid unintentionally offending people:

• List of disability-related terms with negative connotations
• Disability Etiquette Glossary
• Disability Language Style Guide
• Disability Terminology: Choosing the Right Words When Talking About Disability
• AT Banter Podcast Episode 265 - Ableism Part 1
• I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much, by Stella Young