Use People-First Language

When referring to individuals with disabilities, use people-first language like “people with disabilities” rather than “disabled people” to emphasize the person before the condition.

When referring to individuals with disabilities, use people-first language like “people with disabilities” rather than “disabled people” to emphasize the person before the condition.

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