Because things like this:
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Developmentally disabled vs. Mentally slow
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Replace the rude, inaccurate latter descriptor with somewhat better terms that represent the situation more accurately. Others, such as this:
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Aesthetically challenged vs. Ugly
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I have never heard in my life, honestly. Some, such as this one:
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Self-employed / Between jobs vs. unemployed
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Can literally just be the truth. Some people are self employed and successful or between jobs and actively seeking employment. Sill more, like this:
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Custodial engineer / sanitary engineer vs. Janitor / Garbage person
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Give significance to a position that is commonly looked down upon because it has a major role in society that people take for granted.