1.2 L18 Disability and Unprivileged Flashcards
disability
condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities
once you accept and understand your situation, then you can begin to make ___, seek ___, and look ___
make changes, seek help, and look forward to the future
starting to accept your disability is to ___ to someone who will ___ to you
talk and listen
acknowledge their ___ as you would acknowledge anyone else’s uniqueness and treat them as ___
differences and normal
appreciate their talents
- focus on the person’s capabilities
- be respectful
- showing and giving support for their talents
- being amazed of who they are instead of what we see
- putting yourself on their shoes
- provide fair equality of opportunity
unprivileged
lacking the money and the basic social advantages that most people have
practice the golden rule
treat everyone as you would like to be treated
always ask before giving assistance
just because a person has a disability, they don’t necessarily need or want your assistance
other two etiquette tips
- think before you speak
- avoid showing pity or patronizing