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Disability Education 101: Phrases You Didn’t Know Were Ableist – Part 1

Phrases You Didn’t Know Were Ableist – Part 1 Welcome back to Disability Education 101! I’m Chronically Jenni, and I’m here to tell you all the things you never learned about disability. Some everyday phrases might seem harmless but actually have ableist roots. So let’s break down a few and learn what to say instead: 1. “Able-bodied” This one’s common, but a bit misleading. It implies disabled people don’t have bodies that are valid or 'able'. It also implies that all disabilities are physical and to do with the body which is not the case. A better term is non-disabled, it’s more accurate and inclusive. 2. “Dumb” Dumb originally referred to people who couldn’t speak, especially those who were Deaf or non-verbal. Over time, it became an insult — but it’s still rooted in the idea that communication differences mean someone is less intelligent. Instead, try saying silly, uninformed, or be specific about what you mean. 3. “Lame” This one literally comes from describing people with mobility impairments. Over time, it became slang for something boring or uncool — but using disability as an insult reinforces stigma. Try unfunny, awkward, or just… not great. 4. Using conditions casually “I’m so OCD” / “Are you blind?” When we casually use medical conditions like OCD or blindness to describe preferences or mistakes, it trivialises real experiences. Instead of 'I’m so OCD', say 'I like things tidy'. Instead of 'Are you blind?', try 'Did you see this?' without turning a condition into a punchline. This isn’t about being perfect, even I still make mistakes trying to unlearn some of these! So it’s about being more mindful. Small changes can make our language a lot more inclusive. Save this, share it, and follow for Part 2, where we talk about phrases like 'crippled', 'crazy', and 'stupid' #DisabilityEducation #DisabilityEducation101 #Ableism #DisabilityLanguage #ChronicallyJenni Thanks so much for watching! If you liked this video please subscribe to my channel :) You can also find me on other social media: Instagram:   / chronicallyjenni   Facebook:   / chronicallyjenni   TikTok:   / chronicallyjenni   My Support Group:   / 785786465114178   Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.chronicallyjenni.com