ERIC Number: EJ1281594
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1066-8926
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Person-First & Identity-First Language: Supporting Students with Disabilities on Campus
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v45 n2 p79-85 2021
Language pertaining to the disability community has changed significantly over the years. Previous identity-first language has recently been replaced with person-first language. Person-first language places the emphasis on the person, then the disability. This is in contrast to identify-first language, which places the disability before the person. As a result of social movements, and an increase of global awareness about the disability community, language has evolved to meet what are believed to be more egalitarian standards. With such changes come changes in perspectives -- people have begun to recognize people first, rather than their disabilities first. Despite that person-first language has become the globally accepted standard, there are still interesting debates regarding its use. Both identity-first and person-first language will be explored to understand the potential role disability language usage plays in creating inclusive college campuses.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Student Needs, Language Usage, Civil Rights Legislation, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Higher Education, Role of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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