Picture this. It’s 1983, New Year’s Day. Today, the world’s first outpatient clinic for AIDS opens, Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital. Four days later, the first AIDS cases are reported in ...
At the September 1, 2010 meeting of The Arc of Southeast Missouri, Gloria Shell of People First of Sikeston presented information on "People First Language." People First Language puts the person ...
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Identity first, or person first? Guidelines this series follows when writing about autism and mental health
Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them. When we’re writing about a person’s experience with a mental health condition, ...
Language matters, especially when it comes to how people experiencing a mental health crisis are described and treated. After years of advocacy from the mental health community and its allies, Gov.
Labels like autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are not new. But the way we understand them is changing. In recent years, researchers have increasingly worked with ...
The Arc of Cass County would like to commend The Forum on the frequency in which you cover stories related to disabilities and disability rights. As The Arc of Cass County is dedicated to educating ...
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