Disability language quick cards
Recall practical editorial checks for respectful disability-related communication.
battlecard What is the relevance check? Mention disability only when it is relevant to the story, access need, quote, or person's stated context. If the message still works without the detail, consider removing it. Relevance Objection: "But the inspirational angle is positive." But the inspirational angle is positive. A draft frames an employee's ordinary work as heroic because of disability. Your line Let's recognize the work directly and avoid making disability the lesson unless they chose that framing. Positive intent can still reduce agency when the person's work becomes a lesson for everyone else. It preserves appreciation while removing unwanted…
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