At the September 1, 2010 meeting of The Arc of Southeast Missouri, Gloria Shell of People First of Sikeston presented information on "People First Language." People First Language puts the person ...

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet famously asks, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” She wonders how the name someone has can define them, ...

Toby Wong is a late-deafened board director & marketer breaking barriers. Supports Gold House, Collective Visibility & Disability Belongs. deaf female business executive using a cochlear implant ...

At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about ...

Illinois House Bill 4284 would replace terms like 'handicapped' with person-first disability language in state laws.

Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. When we’re writing about a person’s experience with a mental health condition, ...