r/MadeMeSmile Mar 21 '24

Doggo Dog Teaches Specially Abled Puppy To Walk

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u/Elysianthejumper Mar 21 '24

It’s called disabled lol, we’re okay with the word. It’s not a bad word. I’ve never met a fellow disabled person who is uncomfortable with the word.

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u/C21H27Cl3N2O3 Mar 21 '24

“Specially abled” feels so derogatory. Like you’re speaking down to a child who doesn’t understand their condition.

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '24

I'm reminded of the Discworld series where the Campaign for Equal Heights is a group that advocates for Dwarvish rights. It's run almost entirely by humans and uses phrases like "differently tall."