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Word Swap Poster

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This one-page Word Swap Poster invites readers to consider swapping out common words in favour of person-centred language(PCL)-friendly words in everyday conversations.

The poster is available in French and English and contains a total of 15 examples under four categories: people, places, actions, and items.

We hope these examples can inspire you to reflect on the power of words when supporting people with, or at risk, of responsive behaviours/personal expressions. You can also explore more PCL resources to support your LTC homes’ inclusion journey.

Download the Word Swap Poster

Acknowledgments

The Person-Centred Language initiative and resources have been co-developed by BSO and the Ontario CLRI with support from an expert panel

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