Rep. Lewis joined his colleagues in passing a bill removing outdated language in our laws to describe persons with disabilities.

At the September 1, 2010 meeting of The Arc of Southeast Missouri, Gloria Shell of People First of Sikeston presented information on "People First Language." People First Language puts the person ...

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Illinois House Bill 4284 would replace terms like 'handicapped' with person-first disability language in state laws.

Commentary: People with disabilities want respect, acceptance, and access to services that allow them to thrive. Degrading ...

At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...