I was taking a group of building service engineers through the 18th. We were discussing the use of Appendix 5. One chap was very exercised about the BA3 category which is described as utilization-capability-handicapped. He claims the latter word was exorcised from common parlance years ago and would be offensive to many. I am not that politically correct but maybe he has a valid argument,.
It would be much more usual to use the term disabled rather than handicapped. It's broader for one thing - handicap came to be seen as limited to obvious physical disabilities.
There is a nuanced distinction in that a disability (e.g. deafness) may give rise to a handicap (e.g. the inability to follow a conversation). However, the handicap may be overcome by the use of technology or assistance (e.g. a deaf aid or a signing interpreter).
Perish the thought that one might be maimed and become a cripple!
It would be much more usual to use the term disabled rather than handicapped. It's broader for one thing - handicap came to be seen as limited to obvious physical disabilities.
There is a nuanced distinction in that a disability (e.g. deafness) may give rise to a handicap (e.g. the inability to follow a conversation). However, the handicap may be overcome by the use of technology or assistance (e.g. a deaf aid or a signing interpreter).
Perish the thought that one might be maimed and become a cripple!
