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The problem is with the word 'disable'. It's the negative form of 'able', and is therefore considered socially to be an inferior condition. If we had another,
by Jaruzel 6y ago
The problem is with the word 'disable'. It's the negative form of 'able', and is therefore considered socially to be an inferior condition.
If we had another, standalone, word for people with various conditions and limitations it wouldn't be seen as something to pity, and people would be more open about who they are and what they can and cannot do.
- paulryanrogers 6y agoDifferently abled is one that I've heard. And it seems fitting since most hope to grow old, which inevitably means at least some changes in ability. Hopefully gaining some with experience even if losing others to entropy.