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When in London...: Differences in Disability Language Preferences among English-Speaking Countries.
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Fernald, C. D. – Mental Retardation, 1995
Language standards of 26 disability organizations in 4 English-speaking countries (United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and United States) were surveyed for similarities and differences. Usage of terminology such as "mental handicap,""learning disability,""mental retardation,""developmental disability," and…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Developmental Disabilities, English