Picture this. It’s 1983, New Year’s Day. Today, the world’s first outpatient clinic for AIDS opens, Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital. Four days later, the first AIDS cases are reported in ...

People first language does exactly what it sounds like: it puts people first and doesn’t allow people to be defined by labels. But while that might sound simple, it’s not always easy to adapt your ...

You might have noticed in this story that I used the phrase “people with disabilities” a lot instead of using things we’re used to seeing or hearing more often like “handicapped” or “disabled.” You’ve ...

Changes in what is and isn’t acceptable language can be a source of stress for many people, both in and out of the workplace. I wrote The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a result of the last two years, one of the silver linings has been a greater emphasis on people throughout all aspects of life. From ...

Mental health counselors had kinder and less authoritative reactions to statements that used the phrase “person with schizophrenia” instead of “schizophrenic,” a new study finds — an important ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about ...

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Is there a right way to identify people on the autism spectrum? A debate is brewing about person-first versus identity-first language. Experts tend to think those who choose ...

The term “handicapped person” will be changed to “person with a disability” in city law, thanks to a comprehensive legal-language update approved by the Board of Alders. Local legislators unanimously ...