Here are a few NEW (to us) or updated words related to disability we're trying to use in place of the outdated phrases used in the past. I'm not perfect and I still make mistakes. But, I thought while I'm learning and evolving (language wise anyway) I'd share in case these are new to you too.
Rated Explicit because of a tiny f-bomb near the end... in the outtakes.
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Avery's Joke: "How much does it cost Santa to park his sleigh?" "Nothing, it's on the house."
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Links mentioned in this episode:
🕶 Why Does the term Special Needs Still Exist?
🎙 Ep 2 Not Special
🕶 Neurodiversity: Some Basic Terms & Definitions
🕶Independence VS Interdependence: @open_future_learning
✎ Stop the export of live horses 🇨🇦 😢
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