Save the Children’s Disability Rights Terminology Standard 

The SC Disability Rights Terminology Standard provides recommended disability-inclusive and rights-based language.

For efficient navigation and reference, the Disability Rights Terminology Standard is organized into 5 parts:

Part 1: Rationale and key concepts 

Part 2: SC standardized rights-based disability terminology 

Part 3: Developmental domains & functional domains 

Part 4: Terminology for SC health workers specialized professions

Part 5: Disability categories, examples of impairments or disorders and associated disabilities​​

SC Disability Rights Terminology Standard applies to all SC staff, volunteers, and consultants, in line with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy, Disability Inclusion Policy, and Child Safeguarding Policy.