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 person uses a guide dog, don’t pet or distract the animal. Remember, the animal is working. If you need to make physical contact in order to assist a person, always ask first. Never grab a person without warning as this may cause them to lose their balance. In the case of a person who is blind – offer your arm rather than taking his.
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