Disability and the Language that We Use by Dr. Abigail Akande As a researcher and Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services in the United States, my own training has positioned me to utilize person-first language under most circumstances. Unlike disability-first language, which places the emphasis on a person’s health condition or diagnosis, person-first language…
Fighting for a Better Way to live in Darkness “Walk while ye have light, lest darkness came upon you,” says the New Testament. What is it that truly follows darkness? Is it despair or is it simply the end? I was fully equipped for a good career with bright prospects waiting until one day…
TIIKM NEWSLETTER – APRIL & MAY 2020 The International Institute of Knowledge Management’s (TIIKM’s) monthly Newsletter for the Months of April And May 2020 has been Published. Mr. Oshadee Withanawasam, CEO of TIIKM and Mr. Isanka Gamage, Managing Director of TIIKM have emphasised on how researchers and the scientific community need to face the COVID – 19 pandemic situation as a community.…