The vast majority of people pushing for this word not to be used are people without intellectual disability. I think an argument could be made that these people are being ableist by deciding what is offensive to people with ID for them.
I have never heard the word used to refer to someone with ID in my life, and I would imagine if someone ever did, they would be immediately rebuked or scolded by others around them.
removed and removed also have a legitimate definition and use in math, that has nothing to do with intellectual disabilities.
removed and removed also have a legitimate definition and use in math, that has nothing to do with intellectual disabilities.
Fun fact: At least some airbus planes audibly tell pilots to removed when landing. It’s saying that the pilots should removed or pullback the throttle.
The vast majority of people pushing for this word not to be used are people without intellectual disability. I think an argument could be made that these people are being ableist by deciding what is offensive to people with ID for them.
I have never heard the word used to refer to someone with ID in my life, and I would imagine if someone ever did, they would be immediately rebuked or scolded by others around them.
removed and removed also have a legitimate definition and use in math, that has nothing to do with intellectual disabilities.
Fun fact: At least some airbus planes audibly tell pilots to removed when landing. It’s saying that the pilots should removed or pullback the throttle.
What it sounds like: https://youtu.be/vmbzKsqKQoI?t=26s
An explanation why: https://youtu.be/C2YjX-_g9k8