"People First Language" (PFL) represents more respectful, accurate ways of communicating.
People with disabilities are not their diagnoses or disabilities; they are people, first.
PFL is not about "political correctness," it's about respect. "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you," is a very harmful myth. Words do matter! They can raise or lower expectations; hurt or help; crush hopes or create dreams; and so much more."
Kathy Snow, with Disability is Natural, offers a People First Language primer through DSA to share with family and friends.
