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New Zealand Media Continues To Use Inappropriate Disability Language
December 13th, 2011Journalists need to respect disability language. There have been many instances of the use of the expression "Wheelchair bound" in the New Zealand press. When someone points out this is an expression to be avoided, the journalists or newspapers have been saying they thought the expression appropriate. They continue to use it.
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March 5th, 2010Many years ago, Colours in Motion ran a series of ads showing wheelchair users in a novel, different, and somewhat controversial way. It was good to see prejudices shaken a bit. Now, the Canadian Paralympics Committee have produced their own ads.
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February 23rd, 2010The word "lame" is used a lot by many people. Usualy to refer to something that is of poor quality, no fun, not working properly, etc. Most people wouldn't see a negative connotation to the word. But I do.
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May 26th, 2009As you may know by now, I've been part of a few demonstrations and protests supporting disability rights. On one occasion, feeling somewhat mischievous, I purchased several Special Forces embroidered badges at the army surplus store. I then distributed these badges to a few friends before an action.
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May 8th, 2009Every time I do a disability awareness presentation, we devote some time to "using the right words". I'm far from being Politically Correct (PC) for the sake of being PC, but the fact remains, language has undeniable power. One expression that is used often enough which I wish faded out of people's consciousness is "wheelchair bound".
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