Are you an 'AB' or a 'PWD'?: A Paralympic glossary - The Independent

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[**Are you an 'AB' or a 'PWD'?: A Paralympic glossary**][3]
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Some prefer "person with a **disability**", or "PWD", to ensure the individual is emphasised not the **disability**. Paralympic organisers opt for "people with an impairment". Another is "differently abled". 'Handicapped'. An oldie, and not a goodie. Stems **...**
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