Disability Etiquette

Question 1

You get in line for coffee behind someone using walking canes. The barista tries to hand the individual a hot drink and a pastry bag. Which of the following is an appropriate way to offer assistance.

a) Pick up the items and say, “here let me get that for you”
b) Ask if the individual would like help carrying the items to their table
c) Ask loudly if the individual wants help
d) Ignore them and start speaking to the barista over their head

Answer 1

b) Ask if the individual would like help carrying the items to their table

Question 2

You accidentally throw your dog’s frisbee too close to someone in the park and knock into them. When you approach them to apologize, you see a cane on the ground at their feet. Which of the following is an appropriate action?

Answer 2

A:

Question 3

At an event your department is sponsoring an individual with a white cane arrives holding the elbow of an assistant. Which of the following is an appropriate way to help the individual check-in?

Answer 3

A:

Question 4

You are walking to a meeting in another building when an individual using a power chair comes alongside you. They ask you for directions to the accessible entrance of the closest building. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to provide directions?

Answer 4

A: