Refer to disability as a “different ability” on official publications and in law

Closed 35 signatures

What the petition asks

I do not believe that all “disabilities” put people at a disadvantage as implied by the term dis-ability. I believe this reference drives a thinking and culture that is not inclusive and supportive of many peoples varying abilities. I believe all references should refer to different abilities.

I was diagnosed with a form of learning “disability” in high school. From my perspective this ability has never been a detriment to me in fact in many ways it has been a strength as I learn very visually and so I am able to create simple views of complex information.

However the cultural reference of a disability drives a lack of acceptance within the work place and society.

Do you have a different ability and would like it recognised as such?

Small words have big affects.

Timeline

22 Nov 2018	Petition opened for signatures
22 May 2019	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 35

Status Closed

Opened 22 Nov 2018

Closed 22 May 2019

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