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Living in the UK for more years than I care to remember, I cannot ever recall coming across the phrase ‘differently abled’ with regard to disability. It is just not used here. However, in answer to your question, I would imagine that if the term is widely used elsewhere it is to try and soften the blow of disability, which even in this day and age some ‘able bodied’ people feel uncomfortable with.
However, in terms of the English language I believe the term is incorrect when trying to associate it to disabled persons. The truth is we are all ‘differently abled’. Of course we are. This has little to do with disabilities and more to do with who is capable of what in a whole spectrum of dynamics. We all have varying strengths and weaknesses which in turn renders us ‘differently abled’.
When it comes to disability. The ‘dis’ is the important syllable to show there is a particular bodily or mental impairment being experienced by the person/s who are disabled. It is not a term that is impolite, disrespectful or incorrect to use in the slightest.
Since then there has been many studies taking place to delve into the rights of the disabled and make sure they have the same opportunities/rights where possible to the rest of the society. The original premise was to pare away the divide between the two.
There are many societies and groups now who through the years have made such a difference by getting proper rights and security for those who are physically and/or mentally less abled than others.
This is just one of many interesting links on the subject which sets out the tremendous work undertaken to help to make our society equal for all.
see no shame in calling things and people by their right names, and definitely think that the sense of shame is manufactured and unnecessary. Suffering and barriers are created, not automatically present. Focusing on addressing the issues and eliminating barriers, removing shame, and inherently seeing all humans as equally endowed with dignity and value, is more important than the latest cute label.
Living in the UK for more years than I care to remember, I cannot ever recall coming across the phrase ‘differently abled’ with regard to disability. It is just not used here. However, in answer to your question, I would imagine that if the term is widely used elsewhere it is to try and soften the blow of disability, which even in this day and age some ‘able bodied’ people feel uncomfortable with.
However, in terms of the English language I believe the term is incorrect when trying to associate it to disabled persons. The truth is we are all ‘differently abled’. Of course we are. This has little to do with disabilities and more to do with who is capable of what in a whole spectrum of dynamics. We all have varying strengths and weaknesses which in turn renders us ‘differently abled’.
When it comes to disability. The ‘dis’ is the important syllable to show there is a particular bodily or mental impairment being experienced by the person/s who are disabled. It is not a term that is impolite, disrespectful or incorrect to use in the slightest.
Since then there has been many studies taking place to delve into the rights of the disabled and make sure they have the same opportunities/rights where possible to the rest of the society. The original premise was to pare away the divide between the two.
There are many societies and groups now who through the years have made such a difference by getting proper rights and security for those who are physically and/or mentally less abled than others.
This is just one of many interesting links on the subject which sets out the tremendous work undertaken to help to make our society equal for all.
see no shame in calling things and people by their right names, and definitely think that the sense of shame is manufactured and unnecessary. Suffering and barriers are created, not automatically present. Focusing on addressing the issues and eliminating barriers, removing shame, and inherently seeing all humans as equally endowed with dignity and value, is more important than the latest cute label.
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