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:

Professional Manner

The conduct, behavior, or attitude deemed appropriate and effective in the workplace or within a profession.

Interpreters

Professionals skilled in translating spoken or sign language communication between users of different languages in real-time.

Read

The act of understanding and comprehending the meaning of written or printed material.

Speech

A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.