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Essay / Kathie Snow: People First Language - 893
Kathie Snow mentions that a “problem” reflects a need (2010, P. 2). For example, instead of saying a person who has cerebral palsy, we should say a person with cerebral palsy. Also, rather than calling someone mentally retarded, we can say someone with an intellectual disability. It's degrading to label people. We need to focus on individuals first. People with disabilities are seen as people who cannot lead a normal life because they cannot do what others can do. I believe Kathie Snow calls her business Disability is Natural because disability is a natural part of life and does not infringe on the right of people with disabilities to enjoy the opportunity to live in our society. Disability is a normal part of life. How we view disability can change when we see that disability is a natural part of life.