In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They explore how facilitators and educators can develop the habit of using inclusive language and why it's critical to their work. Suzanne shares practical strategies for identifying problematic language, addressing resistance, and shifting perspectives to create more inclusive learning environments.

Beth and Suzanne also talk about:

How facilitators can invite feedback to improve their language use
The importance of optimizing language for inclusivity and avoiding erasure
How to address resistance to inclusive language in a productive, respectful manner
How practice and mindfulness can make inclusive language second nature

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Other Links from the Episode

Foundational Ally Skill series
Universal Design
BCcampus
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Crip linguistics: Crip linguistics is a new subfield that brings a rigorously scientific lens to the study of language produced by disabled people and about disabled people.

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Creating the Habit of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim - EP 46