Physical Differences

Learning Objectives

Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English

Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches

View from the back of one person sitting in a wheelchair and another person standing.

Physical differences between individuals can be as minor as hair color or eye color, to more substantial differences in physical abilities. Awareness of respectful language used when discussing disabilities is important.   A general rule to keep in mind is to “put the person first.”

 

 

Key Vocabulary

                  Activist               Disability              Impairment               Inclusive

                 Person who is blind or visually impaired                         Person with a physical disability

                 Person who is deaf or hard of hearing                            Stereotype

→Vocabulary Activities

Equally important to using inclusive language is being aware of outdated and pejorative terms that refer to people with disabilities.

Words/Terms NOT to use

Crippled             Handicapped          Invalid            Mute

      “The” terms (the blind, the deaf, the disabled)

Video and audio content

Watch Dr. Chieko Asakawa demonstrate how everyone benefits by technology designed for people who are blind.

Watch Stella Young rebuke the idea that as a person with a disability she is automatically an inspiration to others.

Clip art of headphones

Listen to David Watson discuss his thoughts on his culture’s perception of disability.

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