Words matter: Creating a language guide to inform your communications.

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Is your organization working on how it can be more inclusive? One of the many ways you can do that is through the messaging and content you produce. Words matter. These Language guides provide instruction for respect and dignity, while steering clear of prejudice and stereotypes.

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1. Accessible Language: A Guide for Disability Etiquette

2. I am Disabled: On Identity-First Versus People-First Language

3. LGBTQ-Inclusive Language Dos and Don’ts

4. Talking About Pronouns

5. Racial Equity Tools Glossary

6. Covering poverty: What to avoid and how to get it right

7. Inmate. Prisoner. Other. Discussed.

8. Sierra Club’s Equity Language Guide

9. Reporting Guides

10. The Social Justice Phrase Guide

11. A Progressive’s Style Guide