Chapter I

  • i.e.

    An abbreviation for the Latin phrase id est. Instead, use any of the following: • another way…

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  • ICD, ICD-11

    The ICD-11 is also known as the International Classification of Disease, 11th Revision. …

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  • IDEA

    Stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It is U.S. Code Title 20, Chapter 33…

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  • identity-first language

    Recognizes a part or parts of a person’s identity such as their disability, ethnicity, race, religion…

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  • idioms

    A figurative phrase or expression deeply ingrained in a language and used to convey a particular message in a…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • indigenous

    An adjective meaning natively relating to a particular region or place. When referring to plants or animals, use…

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  • influenza, flu

    An acute and contagious airborne respiratory infection caused by any of the influenza viruses (A, B, C and subsequent…

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  • inmate

    EAPM suggests following the style of the Prison Journalism Project when it comes to…

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  • inspiration porn

    The objectification of disabled or chronically ill people, often with the intent to make nondisabled…

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  • insure

    As a transitive verb, to provide or obtain insurance on or for or to make certain especially by taking necessary…

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  • invisible disability

    See unapparent disability.

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  • Islamophobia

    Prejudice, fear, or hatred in the form of beliefs, actions, words, policies, or systemic…

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  • ISP

    Stands for internet service provider. An internet service provider is an organization, commercial…

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