A Writer’s Guide to Writing and Working with People with Disabilities

This means that the chances are high that you know, work with, or even teach a disabled person.

Perhaps you’re writing about a person with a disability, maybe you’re tutoring a disabled student, or maybe you’re interested in hiring a person with a disability.

You want to make sure that you’ve done your part to make the environment as safe and accessible as is possible.

But if you’re new to working with people with disabilities, it can be tough to know where and how to start.



Keep on reading this post to find out how to empower, not pity, people who are disabled.
We’ve all said things we regret, and especially in today’s world, it’s easy to say something offensive without even realizing it.

So, the first step in respectfully working with people with disabilities is to make sure you’re up-to-date on the most correct terminology.

The best way to know which term to use is to ask the person which one they prefer.

Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t get things perfect the first time around. But, show that you’re making a serious effort to learn which words are appropriate.