Part 141- The Anti-Ableism Series - be a better ally to disabled people

Day 141

I use the word “disability” to describe disabilities. I’m not offended.

Video description/transcript: Tiffany is a Taiwanese American woman speaking to the screen. “Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people?” Tiffany reads a comment: “ words change over time and words that were once acceptable are now considered offensive. Disabled is such a word and she should be aware of that.” Tiffany puts on a navy blue sweatshirt that reads “Disability is not a bad word.” Tiffany, speaking to the screen, “Oh, I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware. Disability is not a bad word, I even put it on a sweatshirt. And as a disabled person, I’m not offended by it.”

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[taniahedge]

I'm more concerned about the casual use of the "r" slur for people with developmental disabilities.

[Jamesthor]

The word will continue to be used unless you can find another way to say disabled veteran……..

[As_Is_Racing]

What would you rather people say about being disabled? Would you rather people call you a partially functional person? Idk I think people are just looking to get offended for their groups.

[Ghosts_N_Spirits]

I, myself have a disability and being called disabled is offensive, or bothered by it.