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#DearEverybody - People with disabilities are individual experts in the language and words they use to refer to themselves. That’s why it’s important to ask individuals with disabilities what language they like to use. Unsure how to ask? Try these prompts: How do you like to refer to your disability? What language should I use to talk about your disability? Do you use people-first or identity-first language?* The two most common types of speaking about disability are: people-first language and identity-first language. What’s people-first language? People-first language prioritizes the person by saying: person with a disability or people with disabilities. How about identity-first language? Identity-first language positions the disability as central to one’s identity: disabled person or disabled people. #IDPWD - Always listen to people with disabilities to ensure you're continuing to have respectful, meaningful conversations. Learn more about creating a workplace where disabilitie...

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