Transcript Culturally Responsive Practices

People First Language
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and
describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
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/pfl-sh09.pdf
Building Capacity
•When you leave today, what will you do with this
information?
•How will you share it with others in your district?
•When will you share it? (Timeline)
Note: If you are on the district leadership team, this information will be useful in
completing your district’s LASPDG 5 Year Plan
www.laspdg.org
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