[Zeke]

As with much of our lexicon, many words are being forced to be replaced with more "friendly' words. And I'm not sure friendly is the best word to use, but at the moment I can't think of a better one. The context here is less offensive as flat pointed out.

Homeless is being replaced with unsheltered and we have the Special Olympics. I could go on but that's the crux of the matter. Handicap is a golf, etc. term. It really has no place WRT human function.

Physically and mentally challenged are the de jour substitutes. In time there will be more language shift.