Disability

“Fear and prejudice are often based on ignorance and unfamiliarity.”

B. Barnes, British Psychologist, Writer 20-th century

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1 Could you define the term ‘a disabled person’? What other synonyms of this phrase that are used in English-speaking countries do you know? Which of these words seem to be offensive when referring to a disabled person? If necessary look up the information in a dictionary.

	‘a disabled
USA	person’
	Canada
UK	Australia

2 Give your own definition of a ‘disability’ and write it down. Work in pairs and share your ideas with your partner.

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