Your words have power
Our understanding of inclusive language is constantly evolving. Words that we might have used years ago to describe others may no longer be acceptable. Outdated or derogatory language can make people feel excluded and create a ripple effect that negatively influences how others view and behave towards them.
That’s why we created CNIB Inclusive Language Guidelines.
Built on the direction and feedback of people across Canada who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision, CNIB Inclusive Language Guidelines are designed to be a resource for people of influence and all Canadians to learn inclusive, respectful ways to write, speak about, and represent people who are living on the blindness spectrum.
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