Disability issues often fit the civil rights model.
Objectively, the term Colored (as in "people of color") may seem less
discriminating but its historical connotations make it offensive. Since 1990
the preferred term is "disabled" not "handicapped." The use of "people"
first would put librarianship on the forefront instead of 10 years behind
the times.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Drew, Bill" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: Why People first language is needed


> >Colored, Negro and Black mean the same thing.
> >There is a reason for using the correct terms!
>
> I don't think this is a fair comparison to handicapped and disability.
> Colored and Negro have a definite negative meaning in society.  Black is
> positive.  What I am asking is if the meaning of disability is really any
> more positive than handicapped?  I don't think so!
>
> Bill Drew
>