Is It Person-first Language?

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    I donate money to organizations that help individuals with disabilities.

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Indicate whether each statement is consistent with the principles of person-first language by responding "Yes" if it is consistent and "No" if it is not.

Is IT Person-first Language? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    I took a class about children with learning disabilities.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "...children with learning disabilities" puts the person first.

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  • 3. 

    Her daughter has autism.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "Her daughter has autism" puts the person first.

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  • 4. 

    After suffering a spinal cord injury, he was diagnosed with paraplegia and used a wheelchair.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "...he was diagnosed with paraplegia and used a wheelchair" puts the person first.

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  • 5. 

    There was a blind girl in my calculus class.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    "...a blind girl" puts the disability first. You might say instead, "a girl with a vision impairment."

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  • 6. 

    We saw a video about a woman with schizophrenia.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "...a woman with schizophrenia" puts the person first.

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  • 7. 

    He has had a physical disability since birth.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    "He has had a physical disability..." puts the person first.

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  • 8. 

    A learning disabilities teacher has many opportunities to help the mentally challenged.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    "...the mentally challenged" puts the disability first. You might instead say, "...help individuals with intellectual disabilities."

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  • 9. 

    The ARC is an organization that helps the intellectually handicapped.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The ARC is indeed an organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ARC, originally known as the Association for Retarded Citizens, works to advocate for and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their rights, inclusion, and access to necessary services and resources. It has a long history of providing assistance and advocating for those with intellectual disabilities and their families, making it a significant organization in this field.

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  • 10. 

    Gallaudet is a college for the deaf.

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    "...the deaf" puts the disability first. You might instead say, "a college for students who are deaf."

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