Some people are ‘disabled’. Others ‘live with’ or ‘have a disability’. Here’s the difference between identity-first and person-first language

“The bottom line is that there are many individuals who prefer person-first language, and many others who choose to use identity-first language — and this is fine,” Dr Mellifont said.  “If someone freely chooses to use person-first language or identity-first language, that’s their right to do so.”

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Topics:
Inclusion and access

Author:
Evan Young

Source:
ABC News

Date published:
Thu 1st Dec, 2022