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		TexanFeller on Dec 20, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Stanford's “Elimination of Harmful Language” Initi... > Unintentionally perpetuates that disability is somehow abnormal or negative, furthering an ableist culture. I have a physical disability and several mental conditions that are considered disabling and I'm here to tell you they're all both abnormal and negative!

jdthedisciple on Dec 20, 2022 [–]

Thank you. Sad how increasingly the obvious must be stated for being disputed.

Also, all the best from my heart in dealing with your conditions.

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