Question to all: What is the proper nomenclature when referring to a disabled individual? I am creating a drop down list for a database and currently s/he is listed as "Mentally Handicapped" and I know this is not correct. "Mentally/Physically Impaired" or "Mentally/Physically Disabled" or  "Mentally/Physically Challenged" have been posed as suggestions, but I'm not exactly sure which is the accurate term.

Any ideas or comments would be helpful.

Thanks,
Nancy

Nancy Dean
Administrative & Clinical Systems Coordinator
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Building 20 - MC 2806
Farmington, CT 06030
860-679-4397 (tel.)
860-679-2670 (fax)
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