Inclusivity and sensitivity: a term

[DaveC426913]

In a discussion, looking for source material.
I'm not sure how to categorize this, let alone cite some authority on it.

They aren't "disabled people"; they are "people with disabilities".
They aren't "homeless people"; they are "people experiencing homelessness".

The logic is that they are people first. Their condition is not their identity.

I'm most interested in the "homeless" scenario though.

But I don't know how I can cite a source for the rationale of the label arrangement.

 

[mcastillo356]

Hi, @DaveC426913 , Luis-Rojas Marcos in NY city. He did a lot for homeless. Basically, in his opinion, were disabled people who needed help. It was eighties, but not sure.
Love

 

[DaveC426913]

Thanks but that's not really what I'm after. And I am having trouble articulating it.

What ... influential human rights entity would be recommending we change society's narrative from "homeless people" to "people experiencing homelessness" in an effort to prioritize the humanity of the crisis.

From where might I cite the words of such an entity espousing this?

I think it may be an intractable question.

 

[DaveC426913]

I've got a glimmer at least:

It's called Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It's not called Disabled Americans Act (DAA)
https://www.ada.gov/ada_intro.htm

 

[mcastillo356]

Write him
https://luisrojasmarcos.com/, he will give you another point of view

 

[DaveC426913]

Apologies, I have made a classic error of my people. I've grown up to believe that one of the goals of a federal government was to promote a minimum standard of living for all - and I made the mistake of assuming other first world countries believe that too. I have no common ground with the people I am debating with.

Requesting thread be closed.