The Terms Used to Describe People with Disabilities Have Been

question 32

Multiple Choice

The terms used to describe people with disabilities have been changed to negate stereotypes and false ideas.The following include examples of preferred descriptions, with one exception.Which is the exception?

• A)​It is preferable to say "has a hearing impairment" rather than "is deaf-mute"
• B)​​It is preferable to say "persons who are mentally challenged" rather than "the mentally retarded"
• C)​It is preferable to say "Joe is a confined to a wheelchair" rather than "Joe is a wheelchair user"
• D)​It is preferable to say "people with disabilities" rather than "the disabled"

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Definitions:

Secondary Dimensions

Aspects of a person’s identity or background that are less visible or changeable, such as education level, marital status, religious beliefs, and geographic location, affecting their experience of the world.

Income Levels

The categorized ranges of income that individuals or groups receive, often used for statistical, tax, or policy purposes.

Diversity

The inclusion and representation of different types of people (e.g., races, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations) within a group or organization.

Career Growth

The process of advancing in one's job career by gaining new skills, positions, responsibilities, and opportunities for personal and professional development.