Disability etiquette - Talking to person with disabilities

Question 1

If the person who has a disability has a companion or interpreter with him or her, the person should be acknowledged and addressed directly.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Make direct statements intended for the person to his or her companion.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

For people who use wheelchairs, consider __________________ in a chair when engaged in a lengthy conversation.

Answer 3

kneeling or sitting

Question 4

Raising voice or talking as if speaking to a child

Answer 4

Avoid

Question 5

Interrupting a person with speech impairments and
trying to finish sentences for them

Answer 5

Avoid

Question 6

Putting your hands near your mouth when communicating
with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing

Answer 6

Avoid

Question 7

Playing “guess who” games with people who are blind
or visually impaired

Answer 7

Avoid

Question 8

Speaking to the friend or support worker of a person with a disability when the conversation is directed at the person with a disability

Answer 8

Avoid

Question 9

Maintain usual pitch volume and rhythm when speaking

Answer 9

Use

Question 10

Listen patiently and, if needed, ask for clarification

Answer 10

Use

Question 11

Ensure that the person who is deaf or hard of hearing has a clear view of your face

Answer 11

Use

Question 12

Introduce yourself by name to a person who is blind

Answer 12

Use

Question 13

Speak directly to the person who has the disability

Answer 13

Use

Question 14

avoid common sayings like “see you later” when talking to a blind person

Answer 14

False