EPISODE · Aug 31, 2021 · 4 MIN
An Incomplete Guide to Ableist Language
from Audio Stories by The Spill · host The Spill
‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’- who ever thought of that? It is terrible advice. Words can not only hurt you. They can make you feel small and insignificant and can completely derail you. I am not just talking about any old words, I am talking about ableist slurs that still get tossed around in 2021. Author: Meg Fozzard Category: CULTURE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read. For more Culture-related stories, head to https://www.thespillmag.com/culture
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‘Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me’- who ever thought of that? It is terrible advice. Words can not only hurt you. They can make you feel small and insignificant and can completely derail you. I am not just talking about any old words, I am talking about ableist slurs that still get tossed around in 2021. Author: Meg Fozzard Category: CULTURE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read. For more Culture-related stories, head to https://www.thespillmag.com/culture
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