1.6: Speaking Respectfully About People Who Have Disabilities

First Name Basis Podcast

Jasmine Bradshaw

How To, Parenting, Education, Kids & Family

5 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2019

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

This episode is the first in a series called "Let's talk language." Here, we'll discuss how language can be used thoughtfully to communicate respect. We'll explain the importance of "people first" language vs. "identity first" language. This can be challenging, as not all individuals with disabilities or communities prefer the same thing. It's important to listen to the people you're speaking with and respect their preferences about how they should be referred to.

Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode

People First Language by Meriah Nichols

Autism Self Advocacy Network “Identity First Language”

Ask an Autistic with Amythest Shaber

Song Credit: “Away” by Geographer and “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood

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0:00.0	You're listening to the First Name Basis podcast, episode six, speaking respectfully about people with disabilities.
0:08.5	Before we jump into the episode, I want to tell you about an awesome event that is going on here in Arizona in just a couple weeks.
0:16.2	It is the Sharing Down Syndrome walk.
0:19.0	Sharing Down syndrome is an organization here in Arizona that supports
0:22.8	families who have children with Down syndrome. So they start support groups for parents and they have
0:28.7	tons of activities for children who have Down syndrome. And they are doing a fundraiser that is a
0:34.4	walk. They do it every single year. And this year it's going to be on Saturday,
0:38.3	September 21st at the Tempe Diablo Stadium. And there are so many fun activities that happen at
0:46.3	the sharing walk. It starts out with a little bit of food, some light breakfast, and then you
0:51.9	and your family get to walk around the stadium and then you all get
0:56.4	together for a big giant party. There are games, there are bouncers, they have different
1:03.5	carnival games and they have dancing. It is such a blast. Carter's family participates every
1:09.9	single year and so we've been in the past,
1:12.4	and we absolutely love it. For more information, you can go to sharingds.org.
1:26.5	Welcome to first name basis. A community of parents committed to making the transformation,
1:32.4	from good intentions to confident action.
1:35.1	Join us each week as we cover critical topics and answer the questions you've never felt comfortable asking.
1:40.8	We'll use the lessons we learn to teach our children about race, religion, and culture.
1:45.7	I'm your host, Jasmine Bradshaw.
2:00.7	Hello, First Name Bas name basis fam.
2:02.7	I am so glad you are here.
2:05.8	Today I want to introduce you to a series that we are calling Let's Talk Language.
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