Person-First Language vs. Identity-First Language: An examination of the gains and drawbacks of Disability Language in society

By Phillip Ferrigon DSSV 607 – Higher Education Disability Service Administration Professor Kevin Tucker Abstract The semantics of disability language is a sensitive topic of discussion amongst societal and political culture. The use of person-first (or people-first; PFL) language has been criticized since its terminology was featured in legislation of the Americans with Disabilities Act… Continue Reading Person-First Language vs. Identity-First Language: An examination of the gains and drawbacks of Disability Language in society

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