Language is important; it defines humyn relationships. That is why it’s important to use language of equality and inclusion.

[image description: an image with a white background. the title is in orange and says IN TEXT: 10 Easy Alternatives To Common Ableist Language END TEXT.

on the left hand side is a column with a green rectangular speech bubble that says IN TEXT: Say This! END TEXT.

on the right hand side is a column with a purple rectangular speech bubble that says IN TEXT: Not That! END TEXT.

there are 10 lines and each line is an alternative word paired with an ableist word. it says IN TEXT: unreal, insane; unbelievable, crazy; jerk, psycho; awful, stupid; bad, dumb; moody, bipolar; ridiculous, retarded; eccentric, mental case; dismantled, crippled; unruly, mad house END TEXT. end description.]