Post #6 Inclusion and Person First Language (Week 3)
This week, I learned about inclusion and first-person language when addressing those with disabilities.
Inclusion: Creating and providing access to equal opportunities for everyone, no matter what. It is making sure that everyone has the right to participate in any activity. It also provides the necessary accommodation and support a person may need to benefit equally.
I have found a great video on inclusion about a child who is helping his mother, who is blind.
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https://youtu.be/QXY5TyCUTlo?si=F6UjiErqkye2WDF5
Person First Language: It is the proper way to speak to or about someone who has a disability. For example, if someone said "handicapped," you would direct them to say "disability". Another example would be "Oh, he is confined to a wheelchair." You would correct them and say, "An individual who uses a wheelchair".
We need to focus on the person rather than the disability itself. The person should be seen as a person and not defined by their disability.
The video below is one that I thought was a pretty good teaching tool about person-first language.
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Mental Health and Recreation:
Spending time in parks and engaging in recreational activities can have a positive impact on your health as it can help lower stress levels, improve your mood, boost cognitive function, reduce fatigue, and help with your overall well-being. Here is a helpful article to explain it further.
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