![]() ![]() ![]() Ask the person how they would like to be referred to. People with disabilities have different preferences on which language they use. Identity-first language puts the disability before the person (i.e. Identity First: Ask The Person. Person-first language puts the person before the disability (i.e. ![]() If they use a wheelchair, use a chair to be on their same eye level if you are having a long conversation. Acknowledge their differences as you would acknowledge anyone else’s uniqueness and treat them “as normal.” Do not talk down to them literally or figuratively. We promise you will enjoy this short video – be entertained while learning! We encourage you to watch this short disability sensitivity training video before working with someone with a disability. Office of Disability Rights discusses general rules of etiquette for interacting with people with disabilities. This 3 minute and 40 second YouTube video from the D.C. ![]()
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