24/02/2026
Labeling people by their condition, “the disabled,” “crippled,” “handicapped,” or “special case” reduce them to one identity.
Labels shape attitudes, and attitudes shape opportunities.
Labelling fuels ableism, the belief that people without disabilities are more capable or “normal.” This leads to exclusion, limited opportunities, and lowered expectations.
Choose dignity in your language:
📌 Say “person with a disability”
📌 Focus on ability, not limitation
📌 Speak to people, not about them
📌 Challenge harmful labels
Words matter. Inclusion starts with how we speak.
