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Guidelines for Writing about People with Disabilities

6. Use language that emphasizes the need for accessibility rather than the presence of a disability.

Use

Don’t Use

Accessible parking

Handicapped parking

Accessible restroom

Disabled restroom

Note that ‘handicapped’ is an outdated and unacceptable term to use when referring to individuals or accessible environments.

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