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Facts

by Neil Cummins

• Positive language empowers: when working or speaking about persons with a disability, it is important to put the person first. The disability is just a medical diagnosis. It does not define the person.
  
• Persons with disabilities can lead healthy lifestyles.
  
• Persons with disabilities benefit from exercise.
  
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes provisions for persons with disabilities to access fitness centers.
  
• The rights and wishes of persons with disabilities need to be respected at all times.
  

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This fact sheet was last updated on 02-13-2009.