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  • Welcome

    Welcome to our first course, Defining Disability.

  • In this course you will

    In this course, you will be introduced to what Disability is its types, its prevalence, and its many definitions.

  • The term Disabled People refers to

    The term Disabled People refers to the group of people who are externally identified or self-identify, as having a Disability.

  • This includes all Mental, Neurodivergent Invisible, Physical, Sensory, and Undiagnosed Disabilities.

    This includes all Mental, Neurodivergent Invisible, Physical, Sensory, and Undiagnosed Disabilities.

  • Identity first language is used

    Identity first language is used instead of person-first language to reflect Disability as central to a person's identity.

  • Disability and Disabled People are capitalized

    Disability and Disabled People are capitalized to describe and respect the shared identity of the Disability community.

  • Thanks for watching.

    Thanks for watching.


  • 00:00:02
    Welcome to our first course
  • 00:00:03
    Defining Disability. In this course, you will be introduced to what Disability is its types, its prevalence, and its many definitions. Throughout the course,
  • 00:00:14
    The term Disabled People refers to the group of people who are externally identified or self-identify as having a Disability.
  • 00:00:21
    This includes all Mental, Neurodivergent Invisible, Physical, Sensory, and Undiagnosed Disabilities.
  • 00:00:30
    Identity first language is used instead of person first language to reflect Disability as central to a person's identity. Disability and Disabled people are capitalized to describe and respect the shared identity of the Disability community.
  • 00:00:45
    Thanks for watching

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