Refer to Accommodations Positively

Frame accommodations as positive tools that enable equal participation rather than as special favors. For example, say “accessible technology” or “adaptive tools” instead of “special help” or “handicaps.

Frame accommodations as positive tools that enable equal participation rather than as special favors. For example, say “accessible technology” or “adaptive tools” instead of “special help” or “handicaps.

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