Be aware that you may not know everyone who is on the e-net. All e-net postings are archived publicly. Anyone can do a search on your name and find all that you have posted - so speak responsibly as you would in a physically public forum. The guidelines listed above are NOT intended to discourage the posting of relevant topics, heated discussion, or new information to the e-net. We encourage you to actively participate and share with your colleagues.
Every person is made up of many of the same characteristics-mental as well as physical.
Few people want to be identified only by their ability to play tennis or by their love for fried onions. In speaking or writing, remember that children or adults with disabilities are like everyone else-except they happen to have a disability. Therefore, here are a few tips for improving your language related to people with disabilities. Speak of the person first, then the disability Emphasize abilities, not limitations. Do not label people as part of a disability group.