BONUS: Why Is The Use Of Terms Like "Mentally Disabled" As An Insult So Harmful?
Friends, we’re coming to you with a BONUS episode this week. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to provide you with topics that are helpful resources, to be sources of encouragement, and never shy away from difficult conversations. Today, we’re coming to you with a difficult yet important conversation. This one is taken directly from comments by one of the Presidential candidates. We want to be clear we’re not endorsing either candidate, but as a platform that promises to shout worth and work to shift narratives for people with Down syndrome each week, we feel this is an important conversation we need to have with all of you. We hope you’ll join us in this unfiltered and honest conversation.
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No Pity: People With Disabilities Forging A New Civil Rights Movement by Joseph R. Shapiro
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Articles about the comments:
Some helpful links on this topic:
National Center on Disability and Journalism Terms to Avoid When Talking About Disability
Words Matter! Disability Language Etiquette by the National Education Association
National Institute of Health article: Implications of internalised ableism for the health and wellbeing of disabled young people
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208. Growing Through Uncomfortable Conversations (w/Ashley - TLFP Producer & Self-Advocate)
250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?
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