Disability etiquette - Helping people

Question 1

True or False: You should always assume a person with a disability needs help.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

When unsure if a person with a disability needs assistance, what should you do? (Choose one)
A: Offer help immediately
B: Ask the person if they need assistance
C: Wait until they ask for help
D: Help them without asking

Answer 2

Correct answer: B

Question 3

What should you do if a person with a disability rejects your offer of help? (Choose one)
A: Take offense
B: Insist on helping them
C: Respect their decision and do not take offense
D: Avoid them in the future

Answer 3

Correct answer: C

Question 4

True or False: If someone obviously needs help, you should ignore them to avoid offending them.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Which of the following actions is always considered polite when interacting with a person with a disability? (Choose one)
A: Say ‘Hello’ and ask how they are doing
B: Ignore them to avoid offending them
C: Offer help immediately
D: Wait until they ask for help

Answer 5

Correct answer: A