Acceptable Terminology

The readings were very helpful in terms of learning the "politically correct" terminology when referring to people with disabilities. What was even more helpful was the way in which Linton broke down some of the "nasty" words like cripple and described exactly why it is so offensive. It is important as a future educator to know the "nice words" to use when referring to or speaking with a child who has a disability. It would also be helpful if a parent of a student had a disability. After reading Al Capone Does My Shirts and seeing how hurt Moose was when his peers asked him if his sister was "retarded", the readings were solidified, as he was very offended by them call her such a hurtful name. There is a plethora of information on people with disabilities for people without to educate themselves with. Teachers especially need to use this information so they can properly educate their students about what is appropriate and what is not.