This video literally changed my way of thinking. I never realized how simple it can be to say things correctly. At least this video made it seem so. Addressing the person and then the disability and not classifying the person as the disability (if that makes sense.) Hopefully this video will be something I can always look back on and continually learn from.
Now, along with the People-First language, one of my classmates said something really profound. "I learned recently that the question we need to ask is not, “What’s wrong with you?” but instead, “What happened to you?” and look at the person and their story rather than their diagnosis. This is not only people-first language, but a people-first thought process and interaction." I LOVED this! It helped me realize that it's not just a matter of changing the way I say things, but the way I think and act. For me I picture it starting with speech and then moving to thoughts and actions.
Also form this week was this list of terms will be something I can refer to at any point to better help me in my career. I would also hope it would be something I will be able to use to help my future coworkers or employees (depending on how awesome I am in my career (you may chuckle now)).
Something from my practicum this week I learned and want to remember is how key it is to have a plan. Just like how each lesson of this class has had a general outline of what to accomplish throughout the week, doing the same for the practicum has been so helpful! Definitely something to remember when in the work force with projects as well.
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