Disability Etiquette

Question 1

What is disability etiquette?

Answer 1

Guidelines on how to approach a person with disabilities and treat them with respect

Question 2

What is “people first” language?

Answer 2

Referencing the person first rather than their disability

Question 3

• People with disabilities
• People who are deaf
• A wheelchair user
• People who are visually impaired

Are examples of what type of language?

Answer 3

People first

Question 4

When addressing a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, you should:

A. Ensure they have a clear view of your face
B. Put your hands near your mouth
C. Raise your voice when talking
D. Speak their friend or support worker who is nearby

Answer 4

A. Ensure they have a clear view of your face

Question 5

True or False: Assisting a person with a disability is acceptable if the person appears to need your assistance.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which of the following phrases is/are acceptable when referencing blindness as a disability? (Select all that apply.)
 A. The blind man, Joe
 B. Joe, who is blind
 C. People who are blind
 D. Both B and C

Answer 6

D. Both B and C

Question 7

True or False: Appropriate disability etiquette really depends on the preferences of the person who has a disability.

Answer 7

True