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INTRODUCTION What is person-first language? -People-first language emphasizes the actual person, not the disability that he or she might have! -When you place the person first, the disability does not outshine the person! -It allows others to see all of the great qualities that a person can possess! Next-> Next->

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TASKS: Let’s Meet Some Friends! This is Sarah! How would you use person-first language to describe Sarah and the disability she has? This is Adam! How would you use person-first language to describe Adam and the disability he has? This is Jane! How would you use person-first language to describe Jane and the disability she has? This is Maddie! How would you use person- first language to describe Maddie and the disability she has? A) She’s Down’s B) Jane has Down syndrome A)Maddie is blind.Maddie is blind. B)Maddie has a sight impairment.Maddie has a sight impairment. A)Sarah is DeafSarah is Deaf B)Sarah has a hearing impairment.Sarah has a hearing impairment. A)Adam is paralyzed.Adam is paralyzed. B)Adam has a physical disability.Adam has a physical disability. CONCLUSION ->

CORRECT! Great job! Your use of person-first language is absolutely correct! BACK TO TASKS

TRY AGAIN! There is a better way to refer to this person who has a disability! Please go back and try again! BACK TO TASKS

CONCLUSION Now you have learned all about person-first language! Now that you are a master, share the information with friends and classmates to promote equality and kindness!