Today we are discussing a popular topic; is it more appropriate to say disabled person or person with a disability (PWD)? Well, it all depends on how an individual identifies, there are strong feelings about each. See more...
Today we are discussing a popular topic; is it more appropriate to say disabled person or person with a disability (PWD)? Well, it all depends on how an individual identifies, there are strong feelings about each. This particular discussion is about identity-first versus person-first language, abbreviated, you might see people refer to it as IFL vs PFL. As far as disability identity, I identify as a disabled, wheelchair user, with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. What language honors you?
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