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Changing the narrative around autism

How do we use words to address People with Disabilities (PWD)? Does the word have an impact on how we view them in our society? There has been widespread discussion to change the word “People With Disabilities” to “Specially Abled People” or “Differently Abled People.” On World Autism Awareness Day, ‎Senior Vice President & Head of Globalization Services of SAP SE, V R Ferose shares his views.

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