Disabled is not a bad word. Let’s get Smarter in Seconds with @adisabledicon, @imtiffanyyu, and @josephakibler! You may have learned that “handicapable,” “special needs,” or “differently abled” are more respectful than saying “disabled,” but that’s a little outdated. “Disabled” is a neutral and specific term that describes a natural aspect of human diversity, but many people unfortunately view “disabled” as a word to be whispered and avoided. One way this happens is through the use of euphemisms