What can I say instead of handicapped?

What can I say instead of handicapped?

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.

What do you call someone who is handicapped?

Rather than using terms such as disabled person, handicapped people, a crippled person, use terms such as people/persons with disabilities, a person with a disability, or a person with a visual impairment. Do not refer to a person with disability as a patient unless he/she is under medical care.

Is learning disabilities politically correct?

It is okay to use words or phrases such as “disabled,” “disability,” or “people with disabilities” when talking about disability issues. Ask the people you are with which term they prefer if they have a disability.

What is the new word for disabled?

On the eve of the 2016 Paralympics, people with disabilities want the term disability to be replaced by para-ability.

Is the word handicapped offensive?

The word has been around for centuries, but was not used to refer to people with disabilities until the late 1800s. But because the story has become legend and begging for a living is degrading, describing people with disabilities as “handicapped” is offensive.

Is visually impaired offensive?

The terms blindness, blind, and low vision are also not offensive- these are actually diagnostic terms used by doctors. The term visually impaired is not offensive either. Some people use low vision and blindness interchangeably, as many “blind” people still have at least some degree of sight.

Can you call someone disabled?

Use ‘disabled people’ not ‘the disabled’ as the collective term. Don’t automatically refer to ‘disabled people’ in all communications – many people who need disability benefits and services don’t identify with this term. Consider using ‘people with health conditions or impairments’ if it seems more appropriate.

What is the difference between differently abled and disabled?

It was in light of these actions that in the 1980s that the Democratic National Convention coined the term “Differently Abled” to refer to Persons with Disabilities. The disabled community is as diverse as any. There are many Persons with Disabilities who would prefer being called “Differently Abled”.

Is deaf and dumb politically correct?

The following terms are offensive and should not be used at all: deaf mute deaf and dumb deaf without speech They are offensive because they assume the Deaf person cannot communicate – well. BSL is a language and many people find it a beautiful and exciting language to learn. Don’t say “the deaf” – use “Deaf people”.