People First Language (English and Spanish versions) (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities)

Description:

People First Language is an objective and respectful way to speak about people with disabilities by emphasizing the person first, rather than the disability. It acknowledges what a person has, and recognizes that a person is not the disability. In putting the person before the disability, People First Language highlights a person's value, individuality and capabilities.

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ADD/ADHD After High School Autism Spectrum Disorder Deaf-Blind Developmental Delay Disability Characteristics Early Intervention Elementary Emotional Disability Hearing Impairment High School Intellectual Disability Learning Disability Middle School Mild/Moderate Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other Health Impairment Paraprofessional Preschool Professional Resources Related Services Speech/Language Impairment Vision Impairment