Data

Data includes information and facts we collect to help us learn about something.

Emergency

An emergency is a dangerous situation that no one expects to happen.

Human rights model of disability

The human rights model of disability says people with disability should be treated:

• fairly
• with respect.

Identity-first language

Identity-first language is when someone wants people to see their disability as part of who they are.

For example, a disabled person.

Inclusive

When something is inclusive, everyone:

• can take part
• feels like they belong.

Intersectionality

Intersectionality is about understanding how different parts of a person’s life can affect their experiences.

Mental health

Your mental health is about how you:

• think and feel about yourself
• deal with events and experiences in your life
• manage your feelings.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity means that people’s brains work in different ways.

Person-first language

Person-first language is when someone wants people to see them as a person first before their disability.

For example, a person with disability.

Social model of disability

The social model of disability says people with disability face challenges because of how our world is designed.

Their challenges are not because of their disability.

Trauma

Trauma is a very bad experience that can affect how someone feels or behaves for a long time.

Sometimes trauma is more than one bad experience.