Read about people-first language and come to class on Thursday prepared to discuss it.
The Language Used to Describe Individuals With Disabilities
After carefully reading the above two links, read this one, The Face of the Other . Think about the idea of being in the “marked” or “unmarked” category and what that might have to do with the above. (I’m guessing everyone knows at least a bit about manga, if not you can read about it here and at many other links you’ll find with by searching).
People-First Language is an awesome way to let people with disabilities know that the general community sees them as people first. I really don’t understand why some people would find this language offensive. There is no reason for people to be described only by their impairment.