Disability can be difficult to talk about sensitively because of how embedded ableism is in our language, biases and perceptions of disability. Conversations about disability are slowly increasing, ...

Using anecdotal examples, this article will argue that focusing on language rather than on actions is unlikely to result in community integration of people with disabilities. It will also provide ...

The connection between language and meaning has been well established. The language we use is directly related to the way we view and treat others. Inclusive language is imperative to achieve ...

Today (3 December) is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Corine Sheratte reflects on the role of language in embracing disability inclusion. The words we use matter, both within the ...

In recent weeks, there have been a number of media reports on issues affecting people with disabilities. These have included a child with autism who went missing in New York City, a public forum and ...

Toby Wong is a late-deafened board director & marketer breaking barriers. Supports Gold House, Collective Visibility & Disability Belongs. deaf female business executive using a cochlear implant ...

LETTER | This is an open letter to all media practitioners, especially editors, MPs and state assemblypersons, and ministers. We thank those of you who have demonstrated support for persons with ...

The Business Disability Forum (BDF) has released a new guide detailing the language employers and workers should use when discussing disability in the workplace. The HSBC sponsored guide, Lost in ...

We are members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and respect their choice to use identity-first language. We recognize that some of our students prefer to use ...