Over the years, awareness of ableist language has changed. Reedy said that the R-word isn't used as much as it used to, but that words like "moron" and "idiot" that come from eugenics and ableism should be removed from our vocabulary.
"Ableist language is so intertwined with our culture we don't even realize we're using it. Most people understand that if you're working on something, you're going to make mistakes, but you have to start. The refusal to even address it — that is the most harmful thing," said Reedy.
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