06/24/2026
What we say about people with disabilities influences what we think, and ultimately how we treat each other. Language can build pride, connection, and belonging. It can also reinforce stigma, stereotypes, and ableism, even when that is not the intent.
Join one of MDRC’s leadership programs, Leaders for Inclusion, for Language & Disability on Friday, July 17 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET.
This virtual training will explore how disability language has changed over time, how different models of disability shape the way we talk about disability, and why individual and community preferences matter. Participants will also learn about person-first and identity-first language, common harmful phrases, and ways to use language that is more thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in disability justice.
Event Details:
Friday, July 17
12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual training
Register today: https://languageanddisability.eventbrite.com
The LFI Program is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.
[Image description: Graphic for MDRC’s “Language & Disability” virtual training. The image includes event details for Friday, July 17, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET, with registration at languageanddisability.eventbrite.com. Text explains that the training will explore how disability language has changed over time, how different models of disability shape the way we talk about disability, and why individual and community preferences matter. The LFI, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, and Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council logos appear along the bottom. A diagonal disability pride flag pattern appears on the right side. The text notes that the LFI Program is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.]