People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is a national disability rights and advocacy organisation made up of and led by people with disability. This guide has been written by people with disability to assist the general public and media outlets in talking about and reporting on disability.
The language (words and phrases) that people use about people with disability has an impact on the social narrative about people with disability, how we are perceived and treated by the general public, which affects the systemic structures in society. It also has an impact on our sense of self, how feel about ourselves, how we navigate society, and interact with other people. It is important that there is awareness of the meaning behind the words that are used when talking to, referring to, or working with people with disability.
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