I am so angry that my client keeps saying he is a “crip.” He has physical disabilities, but why does he define himself with such a negative term?

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I see. Thank you!

Some disabled people may indeed use reclaimed terms. Reclaimed terms are historically considered offensive and used to speak negatively about people with a particular identity. Individuals with these identities later reclaim the terminology used against them and use it proudly as a part of their identity. However, if you do not have a physical disability, you should be cautious about using this terminology. Using a reclaimed term is usually inappropriate for someone without the identity in question.