It should be noted that both 鈥榙isabled persons鈥� and 鈥榩ersons with disability鈥� are acceptable terms. In both cases, reference is made to persons with impairments who encounter disabling obstacles created by society.
The term 鈥榙isabled persons鈥� places the emphasis on the way that such persons are disabled by society.
The term 鈥榩ersons with disability鈥� places the emphasis on seeing the person before the disability.
The two terms therefore represent complementary perspectives on the approach to disability. As a Department, our policy is to accept both terms.
