Although I am an academic I am a 'disabled person' and have called
myself such for several years. However, I was originally told that PWD
was correct and wondered when the change occurred. Unfortunately the
academic game I play means that I have to justify the terms I use in
my thesis and that's why I asked this question. I think the debates
behind the changing use of language are interesting and I know that
some people very much prefer to be one thing or another. I didn't
mean to offend anyone and I hope I haven't!
Emma
On 10/03/2009, Judith Stephenson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> As a disabled person or person with an impairment working at the so called coal face, supporting DPOs I cannot believe or perhaps I can more than believe that academics are still discussing the 'correct' use of language.
> I personally dislike the use of 'people with disabilities' but note that since moving up North in Uk it is more often than not used. The concept of 'people first, 'disability' second' is quite pathetic really, kindof - 'oh dear, i thought you were vegetable'. Of course you are a person first but unless your impairment is invisible/hidden/whatever then you are a Disabled person.
> Like Larry's Haile Salassie's Bob Marlyesque verse!
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