Somewhere on ANSWERS, I saw the term "differently abled" being used and I thought that was a very cumbersome expression. What ARE we supposed to say NOW? It's really very difficult to keep up with all of these changes.
2007-06-08 07:30:16 · 11 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Buzzy, you've been staring at the blue light on the patio too long, it's entrancing you, don't fly into it, or you're doomed!
2007-06-08 07:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 10⤊ 3⤋
For me personally disabled is fine. Unfortunately the rest of the world can be a bit more picky. Trying to keep up with the new P.C. terms is exhausting to say the least. I think it isn't so much what you say, but how you say it.
Good luck...
2007-06-09 15:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Passionate1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All this "PC" stuff has gotten to the point of parody. When I was growing up, "homeless" people were "bums". I like bums better, as it was a more an accurate description of what 99.9% of these people are. I know, I'm an insensitive jerk. But I was once a SNAG.....sensitive new age guy, but because I stood for nothing, I would fall for anything. Now I know better than to adjust my thinking because of the whims of the powers that be. That's why they call it "politically correct"....it's all politics. Who can be the most things to all people, God forbid we should actually live according to natural law.....I have pity for the truly injured and disabled, and even the bums, but embracing victimhood and entitlement thereof is just plain wrong no matter what wording you use to make it more palatable.
2007-06-08 20:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's only a no-no for the PC types. They tend to use "challenged" or, as you coined, "differently abled."
I use disabled. I don't use handicapped any more, just because that term originally came from what the disabled had to do in the old days to make money. They would be on the street, begging for money, with their cap in their hand. Hence, "handicapped." That's where the phrase, "I'm here with my hat in my hand" comes from.
2007-06-09 14:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by †Lawrence R† 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Challenged seems to be the one I hear most, and for some reason most of my friends are involved in one medical field or another.[I was not.] You sound like a sensitive person, and do not be chasing a moving target of what a particular group prefers to be called. Deal with all people with respect,[except ralph kramden] and you will do well.
2007-06-09 01:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disabled is better then Handicap or Retardation
People with a disability as it suggest people first rather then handicapped people
impairment
Challenged is also became exceptable too.
People who can see a little liked visual impaired
Where a woman I knew who is completely blind was fine with blind.
look up queensland disability and they might have a list.
2007-06-08 17:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by jobees 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of these "PC" terms are invented by social workers--and I, for one, find them annoying. I'm blind--a pilot trying to land a plane in a fog is the one who is "visually challenged." :)
But--just so you don't get lynched--"disabled" is okay, but the usual phrase is "people [person(s)] with disabilities."
2007-06-08 15:34:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are some new words that are being used in order to overcome the negative stereotypes and name calling of the past.
2007-06-08 18:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Currently the term is physically or mentally challenged.
2007-06-08 14:41:36 · answer #9 · answered by susan h 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"Disabled" is still fine. I would say "handicapped" is no longer PC though.
2007-06-08 14:37:55 · answer #10 · answered by Mark V 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋