What is the politically correct term for special needs?

What is the politically correct term for special needs?

No. Don't call us “special needs.” Our needs are not “special”, they are human. With that in mind, some basic guidelines for politically correct and the disabled: “Special needs” WAS an educational term, not a disability term.

What’s the difference between a disability and a handicap?

A handicap is the way the impairment restricts or limits the person's normal functioning. … Disability describes the person's limitation, while handicap refers to the impact the person's disability has on normal life activities such as going to school or driving a car. Chris is handicapped.