Disability Rights Terminology

adjective able to be easily reached, entered, or used

• The new building design includes ramps and elevators to ensure it is accessible to all individuals.
• The park has accessible paths for strollers and wheelchairs, making it easy to navigate.
• This app is so user-friendly, it's like everything you need is right at your fingertips, totally accessible.
• The author's writing style is so clear and straightforward, making complex topics easily accessible to readers.

adjective describing a person or thing that has a physical or mental condition that restricts their ability to function normally

• The organization provides support services for disabled individuals.
• My cousin is disabled and uses a wheelchair to get around.
• Some people use the term 'differently abled' instead of disabled.
• The old computer was disabled and needed to be replaced.

adjective a term used to describe someone who has a physical or mental disability that limits their ability to function in certain ways

• The building has ramps and elevators to accommodate handicapped individuals.
• My cousin is handicapped, but she doesn't let it stop her from living life to the fullest.
• Some people still use outdated slang terms like 'crippled' to refer to handicapped individuals.
• Being stuck in a dead-end job can feel like being handicapped in terms of career growth.

adjective describing a person who has a disability or impairment, emphasizing their abilities rather than limitations

• The company is committed to providing equal opportunities for differently abled individuals.
• Let's make sure the event venue is accessible for our differently abled friends.
• It's important to be inclusive of all differently abled people in our community.
• His unique perspective as a differently abled person brings a fresh outlook to the team.

noun a form of discrimination against deaf or hard of hearing individuals based on their ability to hear

adjective relating to or characterized by audism

• Audism is a form of discrimination against deaf or hard of hearing individuals based on their ability to hear.
• Some people are not aware of the concept of audism and its impact on the deaf community.
• It's not cool to make fun of someone's hearing loss, that's just audism.
• The company's policy of only hiring employees who can hear well is a clear example of audism in action.

noun A person who competes in the Paralympic Games, an international multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities.

• The Paralympian demonstrated incredible strength and skill during the competition.
• I heard that the Paralympian broke a world record in the last event.
• That Paralympian is a total badass on the track.
• She is a Paralympian in the field of overcoming obstacles.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• In professional settings, it is important to use people-first language when referring to individuals with disabilities.
• Hey, remember to use people-first language when talking about our colleagues with different abilities.
• Dude, always use people-first language when talking about someone with a disability.
• Using people-first language is like putting the person before their condition, showing respect and dignity.

noun the belief that able-bodied individuals are superior to those with disabilities

• The company has a strict policy against ableism in the workplace.
• It's important to educate ourselves and others about ableism and its impact.
• Don't be ableist, it's not cool to discriminate against people with disabilities.
• Ableism is like a barrier that prevents people with disabilities from fully participating in society.

noun the quality of being easy to approach, use, or understand

adjective relating to the quality of being easy to approach, use, or understand

• The new building design prioritizes accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
• The website has great accessibility features for easy navigation.
• I love how this app has top-notch accessibility options for everyone.
• Improving accessibility to education is like opening doors to endless opportunities.