Is IT Person-first Language?
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.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Her daughter has autism.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"Her daughter has autism" puts the person first.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The ARC is an organization that helps the intellectually handicapped.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I took a class about children with learning disabilities.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"...children with learning disabilities" puts the person first.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Gallaudet is a college for the deaf.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
"...the deaf" puts the disability first. You might instead say, "a college for students who are deaf."Rate this question:
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- 5.
A learning disabilities teacher has many opportunities to help the mentally challenged.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
"...the mentally challenged" puts the disability first. You might instead say, "...help individuals with intellectual disabilities."Rate this question:
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- 6.
I donate money to organizations that help individuals with disabilities.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"...individuals with disabilities" puts the person first.Rate this question:
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- 7.
After suffering a spinal cord injury, he was diagnosed with paraplegia and used a wheelchair.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"...he was diagnosed with paraplegia and used a wheelchair" puts the person first.Rate this question:
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- 8.
There was a blind girl in my calculus class.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
"...a blind girl" puts the disability first. You might say instead, "a girl with a vision impairment."Rate this question:
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- 9.
We saw a video about a woman with schizophrenia.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"...a woman with schizophrenia" puts the person first.Rate this question:
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- 10.
He has had a physical disability since birth.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
"He has had a physical disability..." puts the person first.Rate this question:
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