I am Disabled: On Identity-First Versus People-First Language

What is the main idea of the passage 'I am Disabled: On Identity-First Versus People-First Language'?

• The importance of using identity-first language over people-first language.

• The historical context of disability language.

• The differences between identity-first and people-first language.

• The impact of language on disability identity.

According to the passage, what is people-first language?

• A way of speaking that emphasizes the person before their condition or disability.

• A language that prioritizes the use of technical jargon.

• A method of communication that focuses on the disability rather than the person.

• A style of writing that uses complex and lengthy sentences.

In the passage, which phrase is suggested as an alternative to 'disabled person'?

• Person with a disability

• Handicapped person

• Crippled person

• Autistic person

The main argument against person-first language as discussed in the passage is:

• It dehumanizes individuals.

• It emphasizes the disability over the person.

• It is considered politically incorrect.

• It separates the person from their identity.

The author describes the relationship between disability and identity as:

• a complex interplay that shapes personal and social experiences

• an insignificant aspect of one's identity

• a purely medical issue

• a barrier to achieving success

Explain the concept of identity-first language based on the passage.

• Identity-first language emphasizes the person's identity first, such as 'autistic person' instead of 'person with autism'.

• Identity-first language focuses on the disability or condition first, such as 'person with autism' instead of 'autistic person'.

• Identity-first language is a way of speaking that avoids mentioning disabilities or conditions.

• Identity-first language is a method of communication that prioritizes the individual's preferences.

What example does the author use to illustrate the social model of disability?

• A person using a wheelchair facing architectural barriers

• A person with a visual impairment using a screen reader

• A person with a hearing impairment using sign language

• A person with a cognitive disability using a learning app