*Federal Definition
An impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

The diversity of the human brain. The countless ways that our brains can differ from one another.

The view that neurodiversity is natural, there is not a "normal" brain type, and what has been created around neurodiversity is similar to what has been created around other diversities (ethnicity, gender, etc). 

A movement that works towards removing barriers and creating a more accepting society for disabled folks.

The act of "infantilizing" or treating disabled folks as if they were children. Often used to deny autonomy. 

Discrimination against those with disabilities in any form. Often is more subtle and harder to notice than most think.

A saying from the disabled community that has risen in the movement for disability rights. Most decisions, laws, opinions, etc. on disability are made without the consultation of anyone with disabilities.

Two ways of referring to people with disabilities. Person-first language is commonly used and put the person before the disability: "person in a wheelchair". Identity-first language has become more common with those that identify as belonging in the disabled community and puts the disability first: "wheelchair-user".

*Federal Definition
Someone with one or more impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities.

Someone that has a mind that functions differently than the standard of the "normal" mind.

A slang term from the neurodivergent community used to refer to neurodiversity in a more positive connotation.

Movements to further include historically under-represented groups in the Disability Justice movement.

The act of glorifying or treating disabled folks as if any of their accomplishments, or simple existence, is something that makes them more than "human".

When a disabled person puts on a "front", "act", or "mask" in front of others due to the stigmas or treatment of their disabilities in society.

A saying from the disabled community that has risen from the disability justice movement that refers to how a space is not acceptable if it is not accessible.

Having a mind that functions differently from the concept of the "normal" mind.

Someone that has a mind that functions within the standard of the "normal" mind.

An outdated medical term for Autism that has been proven to be inaccurate and offensive.

A non-disabled community term created to try and cast disabled people in a more positive light to society. However, still puts disabled people into an "other" category. 

The act of idolizing disabled people as saint-like for existing with a disability. Often used to "inspire" or comfort non-disabled people.

The belief in the superiority of certain human traits that leads to the want to have those traits be the only that exist in society. Commonly used to argue against the existence of disabled people.

A saying from the disabled community that has risen from the disability justice movement that refers to the institutionalization of many community members despite their wishes. Also used against institutions that often mistreat and limit the individuality of their residents.