Inclusive Education Vocabulary

adjective lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing

• The school implemented sign language classes to accommodate deaf students.
• My neighbor is deaf, but she can still communicate through lip reading.
• I heard that new movie is so good, it will make you go deaf from all the explosions!
• The loud music at the concert was so intense, it was like being temporarily deafened.

noun a shared understanding or emotion between individuals

• The committee members shared a sense of fellow feeling towards the new members.
• We all have a fellow feeling for our teammate who got injured during the game.
• There's a strong fellow feeling among us gamers when we face a tough boss together.
• Despite coming from different backgrounds, they found a sense of fellow feeling through their shared love for music.

adjective describes a lack of sensitivity or empathy towards others

• His insensitive remarks during the meeting offended many of his colleagues.
• I can't believe how insensitive she was when talking about the issue.
• Stop being so insensitive, it's really getting on my nerves.
• Her words were like a slap in the face, so insensitive and hurtful.

noun a person who is broad-minded and tolerant, especially in matters of religion

adjective relating to or characteristic of latitudinarians

• The latitudinarian approach to religion allows for a wide range of beliefs and practices within a church.
• She's quite a latitudinarian when it comes to parenting, letting her kids make their own choices.
• I like hanging out with him because he's so latitudinarian about everything.
• His latitudinarian attitude towards life allows him to adapt to any situation with ease.

adjective unable to see; blind

• The sightless man navigated through the crowded street with the help of his guide dog.
• The sightless woman relied on her cane to get around the city.
• The sightless dude was totally lost without his glasses.
• The sightless decision-maker failed to see the consequences of his actions.

noun a term used to promote inclusivity and support for individuals with varying neurological differences

adjective describing a concept or approach that includes and supports individuals with diverse neurotypes

• The neuroinclusive approach aims to accommodate individuals with diverse neurological abilities.
• Our company is striving to be more neuroinclusive by providing training on neurodiversity.
• I love how our school is becoming more neuroinclusive by offering support for students with different learning styles.
• The concept of neuroinclusion is like building a bridge that connects people of all cognitive backgrounds.

noun LGBT+

• The company has implemented policies to ensure inclusivity for LGBT+ employees.
• I'm proud to support my LGBT+ friends and family members.
• Some people still use derogatory slang terms to refer to the LGBT+ community.
• The rainbow flag is a symbol of pride and unity for the LGBT+ community.

noun SENCO is a noun that stands for Special Educational Needs Coordinator, a person responsible for coordinating support for students with special educational needs in a school.

• The SENCO is responsible for overseeing the special educational needs provision in the school.
• I heard the SENCO is really good at helping students with special needs.
• Hey, have you met the new SENCO yet? They seem pretty chill.
• The SENCO is like a guiding light for students who need extra support in their learning journey.

adjective describing a range of neurological differences, including autism and ADHD, as a natural variation in the human population

• The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for neurodiverse individuals.
• My cousin is neurodiverse and excels in mathematics.
• Neurodiverse folks are just as awesome as anyone else.
• The garden of neurodiverse minds blooms with unique and beautiful flowers.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a person who does not have a neurological disorder such as autism or ADHD

• It is important to understand the differences between neurotypical individuals and those with neurodivergent conditions.
• Neurotypical people may not always understand the perspectives of neurodivergent individuals.
• Some people just don't get it because they're so neurotypical.
• In a world full of neurotypical thinkers, it's refreshing to encounter someone with a different perspective.

adjective describing something that cannot be seen or has no sight

• The unsighted individual relied on a guide dog to navigate the city streets.
• The unsighted person used a cane to get around town.
• The unsighted guy had to feel his way through the dark room.
• The unsighted artist painted a beautiful masterpiece using only their sense of touch.

adjective showing a willingness to accept or receive something

• The team leader displayed an acceptive attitude towards the new project proposal.
• She seemed pretty acceptive of the changes to the schedule.
• He's usually not very acceptive of criticism, but he took it well this time.
• Her acceptive nature allowed her to embrace new challenges with ease.