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What is the politically correct way to say special needs?
Use the term “disability,” and take the following terms out of your vocabulary when talking about or talking to people with disabilities. Don’t use the terms “handicapped,” “differently-abled,” “cripple,” “crippled,” “victim,” “retarded,” “stricken,” “poor,” “unfortunate,” or “special needs.”
What can I say instead of special needs?
So, next time you hesitate to say “disabled,” consider why I wish these four alternate terms would kick the bucket:
- 1) Challenged.
- 2) Handicapable.
- 3) Differently-abled.
- 4) Special Needs.
Why is special needs offensive?
Rather, individuals with disabilities are always referred to in US law as individuals with disabilities. 23) warns that “the word special in relationship to those with disabilities is now widely considered offensive because it euphemistically stigmatizes” persons with disabilities.
What is the politically correct term for learning disability?
What is the politically correct term for learning disability?
| Avoid | Use |
|---|---|
| mentally handicapped, mentally defective, retarded, subnormal | with a learning disability (singular) with learning disabilities (plural) |
| cripple, invalid | disabled person |
| spastic | person with cerebral palsy |
Is it rude to say special needs?
No. Don’t call us “special needs.” Our needs are not “special”, they are human. With that in mind, some basic guidelines for politically correct and the disabled: “Special needs” WAS an educational term, not a disability term.
What parents should not say to special needs?
9 Things Never to Say to a Parent of a Special Needs Child
- “Wow, you must be so busy.”
- “I’m sorry.”
- “You’re lucky you have a normal kid too.”
- “He’ll catch up.”
- “You should take care of yourself so you can take care of him.”
- “We’re only given what we can handle.”
- 7. “
How do you describe someone with a disability?
Rather than using terms such as disabled person, handicapped people, a crippled person, use terms such as people/persons with disabilities, a person with a disability, or a person with a visual impairment. Do not refer to a person with disability as a patient unless he/she is under medical care.
What do you call a person with a disability?
Emphasize the individual not the disability. Rather than using terms such as disabled person, handicapped people, a crippled person, use terms such as people/persons with disabilities, a person with a disability, or a person with a visual impairment.
Do you say ” special needs ” or ” disability “?
Rather than saying “special needs,” it should simply be “services for students with disabilities.” Point blank. Call it what it is. Say the word: disability. A need isn’t special if other people get to take the same thing for granted.
Is the word special needs negative or positive?
In itself, it’s not a negative or a positive necessarily in terms of describing the person or experience, but something which combines with everything else to make you, YOU. It’s part of you and that part is important. I suggest you read the entire essay “We can’t keep using “special needs” – we need to listen to disability advocates now.”
What’s the new term instead of special needs?
The “new” term to say instead of Special Needs. And it’s not even a new term. Hence the air quotes. Several months ago, I did a blog post about People First Language, and why it shouldn’t be mandated. Certainly not by non-disabled people.
What are some good quotes to say to someone?
If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together.. there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.