Many people have intersecting identities and may choose not to share all of those identities in your communications. When possible, it is strongly recommended that you ask people how they prefer to be ...

I have never known an editor who exclusively writes standards to be even mildly progressive. In my experience, standards editors in legacy media tend to be so married to process, and formality, and ...

Using anecdotal examples, this article will argue that focusing on language rather than on actions is unlikely to result in community integration of people with disabilities. It will also provide ...

This week, Mad in America examines four studies related to the use of language around disabilities and mental health ...

Over 25 million residents have limited English proficiency. Proper translation procedures and practices can directly increase voter participation. States should provide language assistance and ...

This section covers the topic of disabilities, disorders, and other health conditions for science communication, journalism, and inclusive writing within official contexts. Mentioned are the concept ...

Almost 40 million people in the United States have a disability, according to 2015 U.S. Census figures, but the language used around disabilities can be a mystery, fraught with acronyms and legalese.

The Massachusetts legislature passed a bill to remove terms like "handicapped" and the "r-word" from state laws, replacing ...

Imagine yourself back in school, and each student in your class is reading a section of a story. As your turn approaches, you get more and more nervous. Nothing could be worse than having to read in ...

Gov. Maura Healey on Friday signed a $1.56 billion transportation and education spending bill and legislation updating ...