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A way with words and images : suggestions for the portrayal of people with disabilitiesHS4-25/2006E

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This booklet contains modern terminology for use in describing persons with disabilities and the issues that affect them. Intended to encourage and promote a fair and accurate portrayal of persons with disabilities, the booklet includes general guidelines about appropriate language and specific instructions about media coverage. A removable insert offers a selection of precise, descriptive terms to replace many of the dated and disparaging ones in current use.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Human Resources and Social Development Canada.
TitleA way with words and images : suggestions for the portrayal of people with disabilities
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English]
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Human Resources and Social Development Canada 2006.
BindingSoftcover
Description10, [5]p. : references, tables ; 22 cm.
ISBN0-662-44082-X
Catalogue number
  • HS4-25/2006E
Departmental catalogue numberSDDP-001-04-07E
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