EPISODE · Oct 6, 2020 · 1 MIN
Translating disabilities
from Dragoman Transcreation · host UMIT OZAYDIN
According to the AP Stylebook and several other guides, when writing about people with disabilities; Avoid using terms such as “handicapped” or “cripple.” Clearly define the type of disability if you can. If this is not possible, you can use “people with disabilities” or “disabled people.” Example: Inappropriate: Services for the handicapped and their families Use: Services for people with disabilities and their families Avoid language that suggests pity such as “suffer from”, “afflicted with,” “victim of,” or “stricken with.” […]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.
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According to the AP Stylebook and several other guides, when writing about people with disabilities; Avoid using terms such as “handicapped” or “cripple.” Clearly define the type of disability if you can. If this is not possible, you can use “people with disabilities” or “disabled people.” Example: Inappropriate: Services for the handicapped and their families Use: Services for people with disabilities and their families Avoid language that suggests pity such as “suffer from”, “afflicted with,” “victim of,” or “stricken with.” […]Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.
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Translating disabilities
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