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disability rights
/dɪˈseɪbəltɹaɪts/
legal protections for people with disabilities
The new law strengthens disability rights in the workplace.
It ensures fair treatment and accommodations for disabled employees.
Law
formal
The rights of individuals with physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments to equal opportunities and protections under the law.
Disability rights activists fought for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
They advocated for legislation to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities.
Disability rights often involve accessibility, employment, education, and healthcare.
sociology
The social movement advocating for the inclusion and dignity of people with disabilities.
The disability rights movement has shifted from charity-based models to rights-based models.
It emphasizes self-advocacy and systemic change rather than pity or dependence.
This perspective challenges societal attitudes and structural barriers.
Collocations
disability rights activista person who advocates for the rights of disabled individualsdisability rights legislationlaws protecting the rights of people with disabilities
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Respectful Language
Use 'person-first' language (e.g., 'person with a disability') unless the individual prefers identity-first language (e.g., 'disabled person').
Gold Rule
Legal Protections
Disability rights are legally recognized in many countries, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Word Origin
The term emerged in the mid-20th century as part of the broader civil rights movement, emphasizing legal and social equality for people with disabilities.
Usage Notes
The phrase is often used in legal, political, and advocacy contexts. Avoid outdated terms like 'handicapped' or 'disabled' in formal settings.
Word Breakdown
disability
a physical, mental, or sensory impairment
rootrights
legal entitlements or freedoms
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