Disability Etiquette

Question 1

True or False

When a service animal is not in work mode it is okay to walk up and pet them.

Answer 1

False

Always ask permission before interacting with a service animal.

Question 2

How should you behave when a service animal is working?

Answer 2

Do not draw the service animal’s attention away from their owner for any reason. Do not try to pet, feed, play, and/or interact with the service animal.

Question 3

True or False

Most service animals are dogs, but other animals can be service animals too.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False

Distracting a service animal could lead to dangerous situations for the service animal and their owner.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

An individual’s assistive technology should be treated as what?

Answer 5

An extention of their personal space.

Question 6

True or False

If someone drops their walking device, you should pick it up for them.

Answer 6

False

Never touch, lean on, or pick up a person’s assistive device.

Question 7

True or False

A person’s assistive device should be treated as an extension of their personal space?

Answer 7

True