In the past, the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s disability language style guide prioritized the use of person-first language — advising language like “person with a disability,” for ...

Many people have intersecting identities and may choose not to share all of those identities in your communications. When possible, it is strongly recommended that you ask people how they prefer to be ...

I have never known an editor who exclusively writes standards to be even mildly progressive. In my experience, standards editors in legacy media tend to be so married to process, and formality, and ...

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 ...

Almost 40 million people in the United States have a disability, according to 2015 U.S. Census figures, but the language used around disabilities can be a mystery, fraught with acronyms and legalese.

LOIS SIMMS AND RONDA VILLA Recently The New Mexican printed articles related to people with disabilities with some unfortunate word choices. The Mayor's Committee on Disability would like to remind ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A research center at the University of Kansas has published a new edition of disability language guidelines. The University of Kansas says the Research Training Center on ...

Over 25 million residents have limited English proficiency. Proper translation procedures and practices can directly increase voter participation. States should provide language assistance and ...

Imagine yourself back in school, and each student in your class is reading a section of a story. As your turn approaches, you get more and more nervous. Nothing could be worse than having to read in ...