Language

This below document is intended to be a guide to the preferred language when referring to disabilities and impairments generally. If you are working with a disabled individual it is best to ask for their Language preferences. Disabled people should never be censored or policed for how they refer to themselves.

Click here to download the language guide (last updated July 2024).

Language is always evolving; this page will be updated regularly. Please get in touch (info@lightyearfoundation.org) if you would like to suggest any changes.