Communication Barriers
- Includes anything that prevents or disables communicators to deliver the right message to the right person at the right time, or a receiver to get and understand the right message at the right time
Barriers to Effective Communication
- Linguistic Barriers – Language
- Psychological Barriers – Mental and Psychological Issues
- Emotional Barriers – Emotional IQ
- Physical Barriers – Environment and Tools
- Cultural Barriers – Customs, Beliefs, and Values
- Attitude Barriers – Introverts vs. Extroverts
- Perception Barriers – Interpretation
- Physiological Barriers – Disorders or Diseases
- Technological Barriers – Access and Use of Tech
- Socio-religious Barriers – Beliefs
Inclusive Language
- Acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, is sensitive to differences, and promotes equitable opportunities
- Used in emails, marketing material, social media, websites, and other forms of communication
- All work should be free from words, phrases, or tones that demean, insult, or exclude people based on their membership within a certain group or because of a particular attribute
People First Language
- Like all communities, the disability community has its own preferred terminology. This is referred to as Person (or People) First Language
- Putting the person first means treating others as you would want to be treated
- Puts the person first in word and thought
- Is accurate without being judgmental
- Does not mention disabilities if it has nothing to do with a conversation
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