It’s National Disability Independence Day, which commemorates when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) finally became law. Since it’s signing in 1990, discrimination hasn’t gone away, though—especially when talking about ableist language. With help from Kristin Gilger (she/her), Director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism, and the handy-dandy Disability Language Style Guide, we’re showing you why these slang words aren’t cool, and what could be said instead: