Business associates in 20s, 40s, and 50s relaxing and exchanging ideas in sitting area of modern office. Disabilities affect a quarter of the people living in the United States and abroad. With ...

Images are a powerful way to communicate a message. They can cause joy, inspire people to take action, and teach new concepts. But images can also cause distress, demotivate people, and perpetuate ...

Toby Wong is a late-deafened board director & marketer breaking barriers. Supports Gold House, Collective Visibility & Disability Belongs. deaf female business executive using a cochlear implant ...

TORONTO — When Peter Flagler leaves his job at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night he’ll be able to look down Bremner Boulevard to the CN Tower and know that he’s valued. Flagler, who lives with an ...

At St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH), we believe words are powerful tools. They shape our perceptions, influence our relationships, and affect how we understand ourselves and others.

The American Psychological Association has long advocated for the use of person-first language (e.g., a person with depression) when referring to people with disabilities. It has also acknowledged ...

Every year on December 3, the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 (Resolution 47/3) . The goal is simple ...

Using anecdotal examples, this article will argue that focusing on language rather than on actions is unlikely to result in community integration of people with disabilities. It will also provide ...