kehitysvammaisille

The term "kehitysvammaisille" is the allative plural form of the Finnish word "kehitysvammainen," which translates to "developmentally disabled person" or "person with an intellectual disability" in English. In Finnish grammar, the allative case indicates movement towards or for the benefit of someone or something. Therefore, "kehitysvammaisille" means "to or for developmentally disabled people" or "to or for people with intellectual disabilities."

This grammatical form is commonly used in contexts that involve providing services, support, or resources to individuals with intellectual disabilities. For example, a sentence might read: "Tukea tarjotaan kehitysvammaisille" (Support is offered to people with intellectual disabilities). Similarly, information or facilities might be described as being "kehitysvammaisille" if they are specifically designed or intended for this group.

The term "kehitysvammainen" itself has evolved over time, reflecting a shift in societal understanding and language regarding intellectual disabilities. While the term was once more common, there is a growing preference in some circles for phrases like "henkilö, jolla on kehitysvamma" (a person who has an intellectual disability) or "henkilö, jolla on älyllinen kehitysvamma" (a person who has an intellectual developmental disability), emphasizing the individual rather than defining them solely by their condition. However, "kehitysvammaisille" remains a widely used and understood term in Finnish.