In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They explore how facilitators and educators can develop the habit of using inclusive language and why it's critical to their work. Suzanne shares practical strategies for identifying problematic language, addressing resistance, and shifting perspectives to create more inclusive learning environments.

Beth and Suzanne also talk about:

• How facilitators can invite feedback to improve their language use
• The importance of optimizing language for inclusivity and avoiding erasure
• How to address resistance to inclusive language in a productive, respectful manner
• How practice and mindfulness can make inclusive language second nature

Engage with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

• worthwhileconsulting.com
• suzannewertheim.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannewertheim-inclusivelanguageexpert/

Other Links from the Episode

• Foundational Ally Skill series
• Universal Design
• BCcampus
• Curb cut effect
• Crip linguistics: Crip linguistics is a new subfield that brings a rigorously scientific lens to the study of language produced by disabled people and about disabled people.

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Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

• Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
• Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
• Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

 

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions