Woman with Disability Recalls Being 'Shocked' When Chair Lift Repairman Used the Word 'Deadweight' (Exclusive)
Anna Sweeney.Photo:Anna Sweeney/Instagram, Rachel Rubin at PARLR Anna Sweeney/Instagram, Rachel Rubin at PARLR A Massachusetts woman is sharing why the word “deadweight” should no longer be used. Anna Sweeney, a relational nutrition therapist and registered dietitian, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at age 15 and has used mobility aids such as a walker and chair lift for the past seven years. The 37-year-old opened up to PEOPLE about a recent situation that reiterated the importance of language when it comes to speaking about people with disabilities....