What is the proper etiquette for talking to someone with a disability?
Author: Demi Weller
Website: http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com
Added: Thu, Feb 1, 2007 13:32:54
Category: Disabilities Questions
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You should treat disabled individuals with respect. Some things you can do when talking to someone with a disability are:
- Talk directly to the disabled person. Avoid talking to his or her companions as if the person weren't capable of understanding.
- Keep away from words such as invalid, cripple, diseased and other negative words which might offend a disabled individual.
- Words of sympathy should also be avoided.
- Practice eye contact whenever you converse with a disabled individual.
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