by The Disability Union | Thursday, 1 October, 2020 | Disability, Language
What defines disability? According to dictionary.com, disability can be defined as “lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.” On the surface, this makes sense. People who are extremely weak, both physically and...
by The Disability Union | Saturday, 1 August, 2020 | Disability, Language
Growing up, most people were taught “please and thank you are the magic words!” and other basic manners. In society today, there are certain norms you’re supposed to adhere to, such as saying “please” and “thank you”. Basic etiquette allows us to live in...