Glossary

Handicap, Handicapped

Written by Accessibility.com Team | Dec 20, 2022

A handicap is the effect of a disability and over time the term handicap has been linked with issues of equity.

When describing a person, use “person with a disability” or “disabled person” instead.

Regulations or places like “handicapped parking” are generally acceptable. However, it’s more preferred to use the term “accessible parking.”