Disability Etiquette

Posted by Cynthia Lockley on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:36 pm. Comments are off.

Ability Magazine
ADA Information, City of Sacramento
Australian Government: Language Makes a Difference – Use of non-discriminatory language [Australia]
Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002 [United Kingdom]
Disability is Natural: "The mission of this site is to encourage new ways of thinking about disability and to help create a society in which all people are valued and included." This site includes a discussion of People First Language, which should be very valuable to technical communicators.
FCC Section 504 Handbook chapter 4. DISABILITY ETIQUETTE
Guidelines for Reporting and Writing about People with Disabilities Appropriate Terminology
Hearing Concern.org [United Kingdom]
United Nations Enable FAQ What is the definition of disability? [United Nations]
Washington State Resources and Guidelines for Writing About People with Disabilities
World Programme of Action Overview [United Nations]

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