Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Understanding the Use of People First Language
Presented by Pamdora WilliamsLaSPDG Staff
www.laspdg.org
@laspdg
ConsiderationsThis webinar is being recorded and will be
available for viewing at www.laspdg.org
If you need to ask a question, please use the Chat Pod on your screen (NOTE: all participants will see your chat)
You can download today’s presentation resources from the FILES pod.
--Click on the file name and then select “SAVE TO MY COMPUTER”. --Select a destination on your computer and then save the file.
CLU Credit• In order to receive a certificate of participation for today’s
webinar (1 CLU credit contingent upon the approval of your employing school system) you will need to type the following information into the chat pod at this time:– Full name– Parish you are representing– Your complete email address
• Your certificate will be emailed to you by Friday afternoon; if you do not receive it, please email Wendy Allen [email protected]
Indicate your knowledge of People First Language
(PFL)
0 - I have never heard of People First Language1 - I have some knowledge of People First Language2 - I have a good understanding of People First Language
Goal: To develop awareness and sensitivity to words that refer to individuals and their disabilities.
Objectives: •To understand the importance of words chosen when referring to individuals with disabilities•To become aware of statements that represent People First Language•To apply People First Language to non-examples
Sticks & StonesThink back to a time when someone hurt you with verbal sticks and stones. Think about a word/phrase to describe how that impacted you.
Sticks & StonesSticks and stones may break the bones, but words CAN and DO HURT!
People First Language
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
Kathie Snow. (n.d.) A few words about People First Language. Disability is Natural. Retrieved August 1, 2012 from http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/pfl-sh09.pdf
“People First Language puts the person before the disability and describes what a person has, not who a person is.”
“People First Language reflects good manners, not ‘political correctness’ and it was started by individuals who said ‘We are not our disabilities’.”
“Old and inaccurate descriptors perpetuate negative stereotypes and generate an incredibly powerful attitudinal barrier – the greatest obstacle facing individuals with disabilities.”
Let’s take a poll….
Which statement uses People First Language correctly?
• She’s learning disabled.• He receives special education services.• He is a LAA 2 student.
Which statement uses People First Language correctly?
• She’s learning disabled.• He receives special education services.• He is a LAA 2 student.
People First Language
“Language tends to shape beliefs about a person’s potential needs and desires “ [Hutchinson and McGill, 1992]. The language we use influences the way we see people and the way they see themselves.
“Language tends to shape beliefs about a person’s potential needs and desires “ [Hutchinson and McGill, 1992]. The language we use influences the way we see people and the way they see themselves.
I WILL SAY:
People with disabilities.
Cognitive or intellectual disability
Mike has autism
Accessible parking
INSTEAD OF:
Handicapped/disabled
Mental retardation
Mike is autistic
Handicapped parking
Video of People First Language
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ0pKPxoyHs
This is part of a social marketing campaign to raise awareness of
the importance of utilizing people-first language when referring to people who have developmental
or intellectual disabilities
Poll: “Say This, Not That”• Read the statement • Determine whether-or-not the statement is an
example of People First Language.
“I am the inclusion teacher and will have the sped kids in my class this year.”
“I am the inclusion teacher and will have the students with disabilities in my class
this year.”
“Molly is a first grade student in my class; she is autistic.”
“Molly is a first grade student in my class; she has a diagnosis of autism.”
“Bryant receives special education services and will be a part of the basketball team this year.”
“Clay is confined to a wheelchair this year.”
“Clay will utilize a wheelchair this year.”
“The school has made additional spaces for handicapped parking.”
“The school has made additional spaces for accessible parking.”
“Derick is in my 4th hour class and he has a developmental delay.”
“John is non-verbal.”
“John communicates with his eyes/devices/etc.”
“Bill is a LAA1 student.”
“Bill is a student who takes the LAA1 test.”
Jill Egle is an author, international speaker, and self-advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
https://vimeo.com/43469334
Let’s take a poll….
Let’s Chat!
Using the Chat Pod…Share ways you can spread People First
Language with educators, families, and other stakeholders?
What Can I Do as a Teacher?
• Teach your students PFL - pledge• Share with staff (watch webinar at
http://laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=313) - pledge• Use with your co-workers • Use at meetings• Invite guest speakers to your class• Help ensure your school’s written documents support PFL• Have students bring in non-examples used in media (web,
newspaper, magazine) & discuss how to change to PFL• Practice!
For additional information, articles & resources….
• Visit website www.disabilityisnatural.com/
Resources• People First Language Webinar http://laspdg.org/content.cfm?id=313• Disability Is Natural http
://www.disabilityisnatural.com/explore/language-communication • Family to Family Network
http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org/parent-resources/people-first-language
• Brochure http://www.dads.state.tx.us/news_info/publications/brochures/respectfullanguage.pdf
• I’m Tyler http://www.imtyler.org/ • You tube Jill Egle https://vimeo.com/43469334 • US Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/comucate.htm
Questions?Please use your chat pod if you have questions
related to this presentation (if time permits, we will answer them, if not, please email questions to contacts below)
After this webinar, you may email any content-related questions to Pamdora Williams [email protected]
You may email any grant-related questions to Melanie Lemoine [email protected]
REMINDER: CLU Credit• IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO DURING THIS
WEBINAR…..– In order to receive a certificate of participation for today’s webinar (1
CLU credit contingent upon the approval of your employing school system) you will need to type the following information into the chat pod at this time:
• Full name• Parish you are representing• Your complete email address
• Your certificate will be emailed to you by Friday afternoon; if you do not receive it, please email Wendy Allen [email protected]
The contents of this PowerPoint presentation were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H323A110003. However those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
For the People First Language powerpoint and other resources, visit our website www.laspdg.org and click on the Family Engagement tab.
@laspdg
We Want Your Feedback!
• At this time we will launch the brief survey to complete regarding this webinar
• If the survey does not appear on your screen or if you have pop up blockers enabled, you can go directly to it at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ippfl
• After you have completed the survey, you may exit the webinar
