Person-First vs. Identity-First Language

01/07/2021 25 min Episodio 26
Person-First vs. Identity-First Language

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Episode Synopsis

Knowing how you should address a person with a disability can be tricky. Is it better to say a blind person or a person who is blind? The answer: It depends. Some communities have preferences on identity-first vs. person-first language, and it can differ from person to person. Avery discusses this topic and gives her personal preference.