daisy7
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I don't see that use of disparaging language - "crazy, bonkers, nutz" - when referring to the mentally challenged is in any way helpful to the discussion of justice for Jennifer Daugherty, who might well, in her life, have suffered from being called these same words.
Great post!
What Do You Call People with Disabilities?
Friends, neighbors, coworkers, dad, grandma, Joe's sister, my big brother, our cousin, Mrs. Schneider, George, husband, wife, colleague, employee, boss, reporter, driver, dancer, mechanic, lawyer, judge, student, educator, home owner, renter, man, woman, adult, child, partner, participant, member, voter, citizen, amigo or any other word you would use for a person.
People First Language
People First Language recognizes that individuals with disabilities are - first and foremost - people. It emphasizes each person's value, individuality, dignity and capabilities. The following examples provide guidance on what terms to use and which ones are inappropriate when talking or writing about people with disabilities.
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http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/resources/publications/pfanguage.asp