The Arc of Cass County would like to commend The Forum on the frequency in which you cover stories related to disabilities and disability rights. As The Arc of Cass County is dedicated to educating ...
At the September 1, 2010 meeting of The Arc of Southeast Missouri, Gloria Shell of People First of Sikeston presented information on "People First Language." People First Language puts the person ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Imagine being stopped at the supermarket and told, "You're so inspiring for just … being out and about!" Good intentions or not, if we unpack what is really being said, it's that my existence as a ...