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Disability Isn’t a Bad Word!: How Language Shapes Our Perspective

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Presenter(s):
Hannah Witschey (she/her) - University of Maryland
Jack Garrard (he/him) - University of Maryland

Room: Thurgood Marshall 2113

Time: 2:55 - 3:55 PM

Duration: 60 minute

Program Description:
This program explores the linguistic history and cultural effect of words typically associated with the disability community. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the development and implications of modern disability language. The program is presented by disabled UMD staff who work within the realm of accessibility.

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