How we speak about disability in media and conversations? Guidelines depend on the specific language/culture, but there are principles to follow everywhere. Let’s see one first example from the Guidelines by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) adata.org #staytuned #DisabilityLanguage #hemiplegia
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Can you think of examples in your language/country? Write them in the comments here!