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- i.e.
An abbreviation for the Latin phrase id est. Instead, use any of the following: • another way…
- ICD, ICD-11
The ICD-11 is also known as the International Classification of Disease, 11th Revision. …
- IDEA
Stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It is U.S. Code Title 20, Chapter 33…
- identity-first language
Recognizes a part or parts of a person’s identity such as their disability, ethnicity, race, religion…
- idioms
A figurative phrase or expression deeply ingrained in a language and used to convey a particular message in a…
- IEP
Home Chapters Chapter I IEP IEP Stands for Individualized Education Program, a term defined by IDEA. In public schools, an IEP is written with measurable annual academic and functional goals for a student with disabilities. It is not a daily lesson plan but a guideline meant to meet the individual student’s needs. It is written […]
- independent city
In the United States, an independent city is a city that is not associated with or a territory of any county. The United…
- indigenous
An adjective meaning natively relating to a particular region or place. When referring to plants or animals, use…
- influenza, flu
An acute and contagious airborne respiratory infection caused by any of the influenza viruses (A, B, C and subsequent…
- inmate
OAJ suggests following the style of the Prison Journalism Project when it comes to…
- inspiration porn
The objectification of disabled or chronically ill people, often with the intent to make nondisabled…
- insure
As a transitive verb, to provide or obtain insurance on or for or to make certain especially by taking necessary…
- invisible disability
See unapparent disability.
- Islamophobia
Prejudice, fear, or hatred in the form of beliefs, actions, words, policies, or systemic…
- ISP
Stands for internet service provider. An internet service provider is an organization, commercial…