Writing Respectfully: Person-First and Identity-First Language

When communicating about disabilities, diseases, and health conditions, it’s important to consider the unique needs and interests of the people experiencing them as part of daily life.

Identity-first vs. person-first language is an important distinction

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Identity-first vs. person-first language is an important distinction