Identity-First and People-First Language Within the Disability Community: Honoring How People Claim Their Own Identity | CSU CCC

Description:

Like with many things, the language around disability has changed, evolved over time, is often a personal choice, related to experiences and connections to a group or community. Where it was once commonplace to use ‘person-first’ language, which puts the person first and the disability second (e.g., person with a disability), many in the disabled community have shifted to using ‘identity-first’ language (e.g., disabled person). In this workshop with ARPE professor and disability scholar Toni Saia, we will discuss both of these options to help faculty and staff understand how to be better allies and avoid ableist practices.

Facilitated by:

Toni Saia

Registration:

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This session is offered by the Chancellor’s Office in a Professional & Personal Development Cross Campus Collaboration program.  Colleagues attending this session may hail from the Chancellor’s Office, Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay,  Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus.

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