People First Language
| Category | Child Philosophy |
| Resource Owner | Disability Is Natural |
| Author | Kathie Snow |
Words are powerful. Old, inaccurate descriptors and the inappropriate use of medical diagnoses perpetuate negative stereotypes and reinforce a significant and incredibly powerful attitudinal barrier. And this invisible, but potent, force -- not the diagnosis itself -- is the greatest obstacle facing individuals who have conditions we call disabilities.
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