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Citation Guide

Thank you for contributing to the wiki! This guide explains how to cite sources properly so your content remains trustworthy, transparent and accessible.

Why Cite?

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  • Verifies that claims are backed by reliable sources
  • Allows readers to follow up, check context, or dig deeper
  • Honors the work of authors and encourages ethical use of content

Basic Citation Style

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When you cite a source in the text, you should include:

(Author last name, Year, Page number if applicable)

E.g., (Ladau, 2023, p. 45)

Then in the “Bibliography” list, include full details:

Ladau, E. (2023). Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. New York – London: PublisherName.

Online Resources

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For a web page:

OrganizationName. (Year, Month Day). Title of web page. SiteName. URL

E.g., World Health Organization. (2011, June). World report on disability. WHO. https://www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/en/

Accessibility Considerations for Citations

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  • Provide hyperlink text that’s descriptive (avoid “click here”)
  • Use plain language in annotations so non-expert readers understand
  • If using footnotes or endnotes, ensure screen readers can navigate them
  • Offer an alternate text summary for complex tables, figures or PDF sources
Section titled “How to Link Within the Wiki”
  • Use relative links for internal wiki pages (e.g., [Terminology](/glossary/terminology))
  • Provide clear link text (not just the URL)
  • For external links, set target="_blank" if your system supports it, and note “Opens in new tab/window” for clarity

Contribute to This Page

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Have lived experience or expertise that could strengthen this page? We especially welcome perspectives on models not well represented here, including those from the Global South and Indigenous communities.

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This page centers disabled people’s expertise and is informed by disabled-led organizing globally. For questions or to suggest additions, see How to Contribute.