Read through my Disability


An image of four men in wheelchairs inside a gym. Three of the men have their arms folded, and one is holding a basketball. All of them are smiling. In the right upper corner, there is a second image with a gold brush stroke. In this image, a person is pushing the Living with Disabilities title. There is a person in a wheelchair on the right side. Above the text, it says 'Let's push 'Dis' aside and focus on the Ability here at Living with Disabilities'. Below the image of four men, there is a small box with a triangle and four corners pointing to the text in curves, which reads 'The Living with Disabilities Advocacy Website

    Hello everyone, I'm Katrina from Living with Disabilities. You're tuned into the Living with Disabilities, advocacy website dedicated to helping people comprehend the disabled community. The core purpose of our website is to assist society in recognizing the full range of various disabilities and conditions. Accessibility is a key component of this understanding. Without accessibility, there's exclusion. This week, we'll discuss a person's first language. Let's push 'Dis' aside and focus on the 'Ability' of Living with Disabilities.

 Recognizing and respecting a person's first language is crucial, especially for those with disabilities. It ensures effective communication, fosters inclusion, and helps in providing better support and services tailored to their needs.
 When considering someone's first language, it's important to ask about their preferences, as each person is unique. This helps ensure effective and respectful communication tailored to their needs.

    If you're reading this article, you likely want to learn the respectful way to address a person with a disability without causing offense. You're on the right path and Living with Disabilities will guide you in the right direction.


 Take a look at this chart. It provides general information on do's and don'ts. 

                      

Above the boxes is a speech bubble with the text "General Tips." There are three boxes: 1. **Tips**: Prioritize ability over limitations. 2. **Use**: "Person who uses a wheelchair," "Person who uses a speaking device." 3. **Don't Use**: "Confined to or limited by necessity of using a wheelchair," "Can't speak," "Mute." The Living with Disabilities Website
Tip: Prioritize ability over limitations, Use, person who uses a wheelchair, person who uses a speaking device. Don't use, confined to, Or limited by the necessity of using a wheelchair. Can't speak, Mute.

Above the boxes is a speaking bubble, with the text General Tips. Three boxes, the first box says, Tips Remember not to use language that implies a lack of something., The second box says, use, Person with disability A petite individual, Individual with cerebral palsy, A individual with epilepsy or seizures, A Individual with Multiple Sclerosis . The third box says Don't use, Disabled, Handicap, Midget, cerebral palsy Victim, Epileptic. impacted by multiple sclerosis. The Living with Disabilities Website
Tip: Remember not to use language that implies a lack of something, Use, Person with disability, A petite Individual, A Individual with Cerebral Palsy, A Individual with epilepsy or seizures, A Individual with Multiple Sclerosis. Don't use, Disabled, Handicap, Midget, Cerebral Palsy victim, Epileptic, Impacted by Multiple Sclerosis

Above the boxes is a speaking bubble, with the text General Tips. Three boxes, the first box says, Tips Emphasize the significance of accessibility over disability., The second box says, use, accessible bathroom or parking . The third box says Don't use, Handicapped parking or bathroom. The Living with Disabilities Website
Tips: Emphasize the significance of accessibility over disability, Use, accessible bathroom or parking, Don't use, Handicapped parking or bathroom.

Above the boxes is a speaking bubble, with the text General Tips. Three boxes, the first box says, Tips Please refrain from using stereotypical language., The second box says, use person without disability. The third box says Don't use, Normal person, healthy person. The Living with Disabilities Website
Tips: Please refrain from using stereotypical language. Use, person without a disability, Don't use, Normal person, healthy person.
Above the boxes is a speaking bubble, with the text General Tips. Three boxes, the first box says, Tips Don't use a person's disability as an excuse to portray them as inspiring., The second box says, use A successful and productive person. The third box says Don't use, He possesses bravery and has conquered his disability. The Living with Disabilities Website
Tips: Don't use a person's disability as an excuse to portray them as inspiring. Use, A successful and productive person. Don't use, He possesses bravery and has conquered his disability.



 Living with Disabilities hopes that you have gained valuable insights from this article and will apply them when you encounter someone with a disability.

Living With Disabilities Presents: The Advocacy Table

a space created for people with disabilities to be able to have freedom of speech and talk on different topics surrounding the disability community. To get more details, check out The Advocacy Table. To become a panelist, write into the show and let the host know what topic you want to talk about. She will then send out a group email to all panelists after the show has reached five or ten people. After the show, a survey will be emailed to you, and we would love to get your feedback.

If you need online support, Disability Safe Haven is great for receiving support. The We Care Team is very protective of its members and asks everyone who joins, to have a profile picture and answer the security questions.

Another online support, Living With Cerebral Palsy, is great for people with cerebral palsy and for family and friends who want to learn more about different types of cerebral palsy and how to support their loved ones who have it. This group has open and closing hours and a 24/7 chatroom. Open and closing hours are based on United States time zones.

 If you are looking for Virtual fun, a group filled with creative activities, and a space where you build on friendship. United By Creative Minds, is a space for people with disabilities only! Must have a profile picture and answer the security questions. 



Reference Link

Communicating With and About People with Disabilities | CDC

Podcast Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingwithdisabilites/episodes/Read-through-my-disability-e2m5m2n

    

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