Overview of Person-First Language

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-OPFL

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe the elements of person-first language.
Recognize the ways person-first language shapes how we communicate with and about people with disabilities.
Identify language that is person-first from language that is not.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Person-First Language

What Would You Say?

What is Person-First Language?

Why Use Person-First Language?

Language Follows a Model

Language Shapes Us

What is Identity-First Language?

Review 

Summary

Section 3: Using Person-First Language

How To Use Person-First Language

Disability vs. Handicap

Describing Disability

Euphemisms

Language Describing IDD

Language Describing Physical Disabilities

Language Describing Sensory and Communication Disabilities

Language Describing Mental Health Disabilities

Language Describing Health Conditions and Other Disabilities

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.