Identity-first language is a way of referring to individuals by emphasising what is considered the core aspect of their identity. For instance, saying “disabled person” and not “person with disability”

People or identity-first: Making workplace language disability inclusive
Language shapes how we see others. People-first language emphasizes the person, not their disability. Identity-first language embraces disability as part of identity
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Glossary: Identity-first language

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Identity-first language

Identity-first language is a way of referring to individuals by emphasising what is considered the core aspect of their identity. For instance, saying "disabled person" and not "person with disability"

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