Media urged to use disability-friendly language

JOURNALISTS have been urged to avoid using offensive terminology when reporting on persons with disabilities.

Speaking at a media training workshop, Deaf Women Included Zimbabwe executive director Agnes Chindimba said using language that was not disability friendly reinforces stereotypes and negative attitudes towards people with disabilities.

“The language we use is important because it may reinforce negative stereotypes and can be hurtful to persons with disabilities,” Chindimba said.

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