Examples of Inclusive and Non Inclusive Language in the Hospital Setting

It's important to understand the why behind disability inclusion practices like inclusive language to motivate and inform the way you perform your role. Find below videos of people with disability sharing their stories of experiences they have had in hospital regarding inclusive and non inclusive language. 

First, let's learn from Zander and Dani as they reflect on Zander's experience of having his plaster cast removed and how the use of resources helped to communicate the procedure.

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Now, let's learn from Amir as he discusses his experience of having an ambulance called for him and the impact of communication. 

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Finally, let's learn from Amir's second example of communication and the impact it can have on a person's hospital stay.

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