The Language of Disability in the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people live with some form of disability, which corresponds to about 15 percent of the world’s population. Yet many of us struggle with how to talk about disability in the workplace, unsure what words or phrases to use and which ones to avoid. Part of our hesitation stems from differing direction on the most respectful way to refer to disability.While language specifics vary across cultures, opportunities exist for everyone to develop greater awareness about disabilities in the workplace. Respecting the lived experiences of others ...
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