Disability Language Guide

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There are two main ways to write about disability:
Example:

Person-first: “A person with a disability”
Identity-first: “A disabled person”

At DRC-NH, we use a mix of both person-first and identity-first language.

Please visit StopSpecial.org for more information or download the Disability Language Guide here.

About DRCNH

Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers for people with disabilities across New Hampshire. DRC is the federally designated protection and advocacy agency for New Hampshire and has authority under federal law to conduct investigations in cases of probable abuse or neglect.

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