Tip #7 – Be Sensitive to Hidden Disabilities  If a person makes a request that seems out of the ordinary, it may be related to a hidden disability.  Hidden disabilities…   Click to read the full article

Tip #6 – Ensure Accessibility Ensuring your facilities are safe and accessible to a wide variety of persons is one of the best ways to communicate an open and accepting…   Click to read the full article

Tip #5 – Use Empowering Terminology Always use person first language when referring to someone with a disability.  Say “person with a disability” not “disabled person”.  Avoid negative disempowering words…   Click to read the full article

Tip #4 – Communicate Effectively Always address a person with a disability directly.  Don’t speak to his companion, assistant or sign language interpreter.  The use of common expressions such as…   Click to read the full article

Tip #3 – Respect Private Space Persons with disabilities consider their equipment part of their personal space.  Don’t touch any assistive device or push a wheelchair without permission.  If a…   Click to read the full article

Tip #2 – Always Ask, Never Assume Ask before you help.  If a setting is accessible, persons with disabilities can usually get along on their own.  If you are uncertain…   Click to read the full article