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Disability Justice Strategies – an introduction - https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/1disability-justice-strategies-introduction The Story of One Union’s Journey Toward Disability Justice: Expanding Our Beliefs and Demands for Inclusive Education - https://rethinkingschools.org/articles/the-storyof-one-unions-journey-toward-disability-justice/
WHAT IS DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION? Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the situations covered by the Equality Act. The treatment could be a one-off action, the application of a rule or policy or the existence of physical or communication barriers which make accessing something difficult or impossible. The discrimination does not have to be intentional to be unlawful. To learn more, click here.
DISABILITY TERMINOLOGY Our words matter. How we choose to write and speak about people has the power to help or hinder efforts to create inclusive experiences and a culture respectful of all. Many commonly used words hold negative connotations that the speaker may be unaware of. Becoming familiar with these words — and their appropriate alternatives — is essential for everyone. For a list of words or phrases to avoid, what to use instead, and a short rationale for each, click here. Additional resources: • •
Figure 5 Pink, blue and grey. Tips on disability etiquette.
Disability is not a dirty word; ‘handicapable’ should be retired https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2019/04/23/disability-is-not-a-dirty-word-handi-capableshould-be-retired/ When talking to and about individuals with disabilities, it is important to use language that reflects dignity and respect. - https://www.freewheelchairmission.org/person-firstlanguage/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3a2iBhCFARIsAD4jQB1znWuKBRTMT2zzmjvkxeS7MaQ cuIacdMm-pWfxL6rwQFWostPrATYaAibjEALw_wcB
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