A "Statement on Language" by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) says it will use disability-first language in all communication, information, and materials.
Full disclosure:
This is a publication of AHEAD, but if disabled people in articles prefer it, we will use person-first language to respect their choices. We may also alternate between the two forms for stylistic reasons and/or ease of reading.
For more information about person-first and disability-first language, see Writing about Disability from the NCCSD Clearinghouse.
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