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Understanding the Use of
People First Language
Presented by Pamdora Williams
LaSPDG Staff
@laspdg
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Indicate your knowledge
of People First Language
(PFL)
0 - I have never heard of People First Language
1 - I have some knowledge of People First Language
2 - I have a good understanding of People First Language
Goal: To develop awareness and sensitivity
to words that refer to individuals and their
disabilities.
Objectives:
• To understand the importance of words chosen
when referring to individuals with disabilities
• To become aware of statements that represent
People First Language
• To apply People First Language to non-examples
Sticks & Stones
Think back to a time when
someone hurt you with verbal
sticks and stones. Think about
a word/phrase to describe how
that impacted you.
Sticks & Stones
Sticks and stones may break
the bones, but words CAN and
DO HURT!
People First
Language
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and
describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
“Old and inaccurate descriptors perpetuate negative stereotypes
and generate an incredibly powerful attitudinal barrier – the
greatest obstacle facing individuals with disabilities.”
“People First Language reflects good manners, not ‘political
correctness’ and it was started by individuals who said ‘We are not
our disabilities’.”
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural.
Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pflsh09.pdf
Let’s take a poll….
Which statement uses People
First Language correctly?
• She’s learning disabled.
• He receives special education services.
• He is a LAA 2 student.
Which statement uses People
First Language correctly?
• She’s learning disabled.
• He receives special education services.
• He is a LAA 2 student.
People First
Language
I WILL SAY:
INSTEAD OF:
People with disabilities.
Handicapped/disabled
Cognitive or intellectual disability
Mental retardation
Mike has autism
Mike is autistic
Accessible parking
Handicapped parking
“Language tends to shape beliefs about a person’s potential needs and desires “
[Hutchinson and McGill, 1992].
The language we use influences the way we see people and the way they see themselves.
Video of People First Language
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ0pKPxoyHs
This is part of a social marketing
campaign to raise awareness of the
importance of utilizing people-first
language when referring to people
who have developmental or
intellectual disabilities
Poll: “Say This, Not That”
• Read the statement
• Determine whether-or-not the statement is an
example of People First Language.
“I am the inclusion teacher and will have
the students with disabilities in my class
this year.”
“I am the inclusion teacher and will have
the sped kids in my class this year.”
“Molly is a first grade student in my class;
she has a diagnosis of autism.”
“Molly is a first grade student in my class;
she is autistic.”
“Bryant receives special education services and
will be a part of the basketball team this year.”
“Clay will utilize a wheelchair this year.”
“Clay is confined to a wheelchair this
year.”
“The school has made additional spaces
for accessible parking.”
“The school has made additional spaces
for handicapped parking.”
“Derick is in my 4th hour class and he has a
developmental delay.”
“John communicates with
his eyes/devices/etc.”
“John is non-verbal.”
“Bill is a student who takes
the LAA1 test.”
“Bill is a LAA1 student.”
Jill Egle is an author, international speaker, and selfadvocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
https://vimeo.com/43469334
Let’s take a poll….
Let’s Chat!
Using the Chat Pod…
Share ways you can spread
People First Language with
educators, families, and
other stakeholders?
What Can I Do as a Teacher?
• Teach your students PFL - pledge
• Share with staff (watch webinar at
http://laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=313) - pledge
• Use with your co-workers
• Use at meetings
• Invite guest speakers to your class
• Help ensure your school’s written documents support PFL
• Have students bring in non-examples used in media (web,
newspaper, magazine) & discuss how to change to PFL
• Practice!
For additional information,
articles & resources….
• Visit website www.disabilityisnatural.com/
Resources
• People First Language Webinar
http://laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=313
• Disability Is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/explore/languagecommunication
• Family to Family Network
http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org/parentresources/people-first-language
• Brochure
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/news_info/publications/brochur
es/respectfullanguage.pdf
• I’m Tyler http://www.imtyler.org/
• You tube Jill Egle https://vimeo.com/43469334
• US Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/comucate.htm
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Williams [email protected]
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Melanie Lemoine [email protected]
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• Full name
• Parish you are representing
• Your complete email address
• Your certificate will be emailed to you by Friday
afternoon; if you do not receive it, please email
Wendy Allen [email protected]
For the People First Language powerpoint
and other resources, visit our website
www.laspdg.org and click on the Family
Engagement tab.
The contents of this PowerPoint presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of
Education, #H323A110003. However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US
Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
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