There is ongoing debate about the use of person-first or identity-first language. These terms reflect bigger perspectives and conversations surrounding what disability is and how it relates to ...

This article is authored by Meghna Sharma, assistant professor and Sandhyashree Karanth, student, LLB (Hons.), School of Law, ...

Our office tends to use person-first language. We find that most students prefer it and New York State law requires us to do so in our publications. That said, we recognize that many in the disability ...

Mention only when relevant. We use person-first language, such as person with a disability, not disabled person. blind Describes a person with complete or nearly complete loss of sight. For others, ...

Schools can't force English learners with disabilities to choose between special ed. and language instruction—and other tips ...

Avoid slang that associates a disability with a negative trait, such as ‘falling on deaf ears’, ‘turning a blind eye’ or ‘the blind leading the blind’. Consider whether to use person-first or identity ...

It promotes a people-first approach (e.g., “persons with a disability”) but acknowledges that some may prefer identity-first language. This shift may seem subtle but has a profound impact ...