Disability etiquette - Talking about disabilities

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of ‘People First’ language?
A) The disabled
B) A person with epilepsy
C) Wheelchair bound
D) The handicapped

Answer 1

B) A person with epilepsy

Question 2

True or False: The correct term to use is ‘The Blind’ instead of ‘People who are blind.’

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate way to refer to someone with a hearing disability?
A) The Deaf
B) Hearing Impaired
C) Hard of Hearing
D) Deaf and Dumb

Answer 3

C) Hard of Hearing

Question 4

True or False: In the UK, it is often considered better to say ‘disabled person’ rather than ‘person with a disability.’

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following terms should be avoided when talking about people with disabilities?
A) A person with a physical disability
B) Cripple
C) Wheelchair user
D) Person with a condition

Answer 5

B) Cripple

Question 6

Which of the following best explains ‘Identity-First’ language?
A) Emphasizing the person first before the disability
B) Stressing the disability as a key part of the person’s identity
C) Avoiding mention of the disability
D) Using the term ‘handicapped’

Answer 6

B) Stressing the disability as a key part of the person’s identity

Question 7

True or False: In all regions, the term ‘person with a disability’ is universally preferred over ‘disabled person.’

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of inappropriate language when talking about disabilities?
A) People with disabilities
B) Condition
C) Wheelchair bound
D) Person who is blind

Answer 8

C) Wheelchair bound