[NIFL-POVRACELIT:371] Re: seeking appropriate terminology

From: Kate Gladstone & Andrew S. Haber (kate@global2000.net)
Date: Mon Jan 29 2001 - 10:52:37 EST


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Re my question as to whether "people-first" language belongs to situations
that society currently defines as "normal" (such as left-handedness) as well
as to situations that society currently defines as "disabilities",

Laura replies (without explanation):

>The answer is no.

Why "no"?


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