Your co-hosts Erin & Lily bring another “Just Between Us” conversation to Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong. This time, they’re diving into disability language: why euphemisms like “differently abled” miss the mark, how identity-first vs. person-first language is used, and why words matter.They share stories from their own journeys—how language has shaped their identities, how it can affirm or erase, and why offering grace and education is often the most powerful tool. With humor, honesty, and a few reframes, Erin and Lily show how shared vocabulary can build connection and strengthen advocacy.Timestamps00:38 Just Between Us: why language matters01:40 Creating a disability language guide for Easterseals02:40 Why euphemisms like “differently abled” don’t work03:09 Identity-first vs. person-first explained04:25 The importance of respecting personal preference05:41 Autistic identity and self-definition07:12 Erin’s shift from person-first to identity-first08:55 Why treatment matters more than terminology10:15 Writing and marketing with respectful languageConnect with Lily NewtonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-newton-3b0b5b229Website: https://www.easterseals.com/Connect with Erin HawleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhawley2Website: https://www.easterseals.com/

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