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Old 05-22-2022, 04:31 PM   #38
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For what it matters, there's a bit of a thing in the disability community about person-first language vs. identity-first language. I think most of us prefer identity-first ("disabled person") rather than identity-first ("person with a disability") though there's exceptions.

But for god's sake don't use ridiculous euphemisms like "persons of different abilities." Wait, what's my 'different ability'? Do I get to pick? Laser eyes sound cool.

Or even worse, "handi-capable."
I didn't generate that list and will admit that I find several of the items in it to be strangely constructed and rather vague at best.

Personally, I vote for the making annoying people disappear power.
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