Collection I. Episode 3. "The Evolution of Disability Language: Choosing Terms to Describe Disability" by Erin E. Andrews, Robyn M. Powell, and Kara Ayers

The authors enumerate a series of models used to conceptualize disability and the terminology associated with each model. They provide in-depth explorations of person-first and identity-first language, recommend avoiding euphemisms, and argue against the language restrictions imposed by some style guides.

Article:

“The Evolution of Disability Language: Choosing Terms to Describe Disability” by Erin E. Andrews, Robyn M. Powell, and Kara Ayers. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101328

Key Words: Disability terminology, Disability language, Disability studies, Social model, Medical model, Health Sciences, Medical Education

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_oN-otcPRD2bv0CqZb4K_EFqTEHO_H5zxpZU1S6sEQ4/edit?usp=sharing