What Do You Call Someone with a Disability?
In the past, people with disabilities were not seen as having much to contribute to society and were often times institutionalized. Welcome to the year 2008! Now, the disabled live and work amongst us. There are nearly 49 million people living in the US who have some form of a disability. (That's 1 out of 5, folks!) So obviously the stereotypes are myths, because these people do have a future and they do have feelings!
They are not retarded, dumb, cripple, mute, or defective. They are people just like you and me. They are just different!
So, you ask what do you call an individual with a disability?? You call them women, men, boys, girls, students, your teacher, doctor, neighbor, friend, athletes, brunettes, blondes, southerners, Texans, members, leaders, your Mom, your sister or brother, or and any other word you would call any other person.
I call him Noah.
Published by Coley S.
I've been freelance writing for the past few years and enjoy writing about issues near and dear to my heart such as adoption, unplanned pregnancy, children with special needs, photography, and crafting. View profile
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3 Comments
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Well done, Coley. This needed to be said.
Sophie
This is a great piece and so true thank you:)