As my Asl and Deaf culture teachers say, the disability label is usually accepted as okay, at least by those who wish to access services or assistance from the government, because it's the language these services use. It's a blurry line for some, there are different perceptions of these labels, but what matters are the ones we give ourselves. And our perceptions and the perceptions of others evolve through our lives. Discuss with your friend each-others' beliefs, maybe you'll come to more of an understanding.
