Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/12/2015 - 5:30 PM
Category: Recognitions and Resolutions
Type: Action
Subject: 9.2 Resolution No. 15/16-15: People-First Language for Students with Disabilities
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
MDUSD Resolution People First Language.pdf
Summary: The purpose of this resolution is to dispel old, inaccurate and inappropriate descriptors about students with disabilities.

Using People-First Language respectfully puts the person before the disability. It is an objective way of acknowledging, communicating and reporting on disabilities as well as eliminating generalizations and stereotypes, by focusing on the person rather than the disability.
Funding: N/A
Fiscal Impact N/A
Recommendation: Approve the utilization of People-First Language by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Christine Wilburn - Administrative Assistant Confidential
Signed By:
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Barbara Oaks Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the utilization of People-First Language by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Barbara Oaks     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes