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As emphasized throughout this guide, archivists, catalogers, and others involved in descriptive practices should solicit the opinion of donors and use their preferences.
Recommendations
- Recognize that aging is a natural part of life.
- Avoid language that defines, valorizes or belittles the aging process.
- We generally recommend using people first descriptions in all public facing documents.
- Use the language preference or self-identity used by donors. If their terms are contrary to the goals of inclusive language include explanatory notes.
- Provide contextual notes in instances where harmful language must be retained, including the titles of organizations, books, etc.
Resources:
Age-inclusive language: Are you using it in your writing and everyday speech?
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