Only people who can’t walk use wheelchairs.
FALSE. While is it true that many people who use wheelchairs can’t walk, many can.
You have a friend who has a speech impairment and sometimes you’re not sure what he said. To make things easier, you should pretend that you understand.
FALSE. Never pretend you understand what someone is saying if you don’t. Instead, ask your friend to repeat himself
When you meet someone who is blind or visually impaired, you should introduce yourself to that person.
TRUE. Introductions are always appropriate when meeting new people.
When communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, it is necessary to speak through an interpreter.
FALSE.Because some people who are deaf or hard of hearing use sign language, others read lips and still others use a combination of both, you need to find out h
It’s safe to assume that people with disabilities usually need help.
FALSE. Most people with disabilities prefer to be independent. When offering help to someone with a disability, always ask first.
It’s okay to gossip about people who are deaf hard of hearing because they can’t hear you anyway.
FALSE. People who are deaf or hard of hearing are just as likely to know they are being talked about as other people would be
People who use wheelchairs can’t go any place fun.
FALSE. People who use wheelchairs may face some architectural barriers when going out into the community. But this doesn’t mean they can’t go anywhere fun.
People with disabilities want very much to be treated just like everyone else.
TRUE. People with disabilities have said that this, more than anything, is what they want—to be included and treated just like everyone else.
When you meet someone with a guide or companion dog, you should make friends with the dog first so that the dog is comfortable with you being nearby.
FALSE. You should always meet the person before their dog! Guide and companion dogs are working and should not be disturbed.
Among other professions, people with disabilities work as stockbrokers, lawyers, doctors and teachers.
TRUE. People with disabilities are involved in a full range of professions.
People with disabilities prefer to hang out with others who have disabilities.
FALSE. Friendship is usually based on common interests and activities, not on whether or not a person has a disability.
Public places such as movie theaters, restaurants and ballparks are easy for people who use wheelchairs to enjoy.
FALSE. There are still many places that are difficult for people who use wheelchairs to navigate.
People with disabilities can’t dance.
FALSE. Most people have their own styles of dancing, and people with disabilities are no different.
It’s okay to ask people with disabilities about their disabilities.
TRUE. What’s important is how you ask. Don’t ask, “What’s wrong with you?” Instead it should be a part of getting to know each other
People with disabilities can participate in competitive sports.
TRUE. Having a physical, sensory or cognitive disability does not necessarily preclude involvement in individual or team sports.
People with physical disabilities can’t live on their own when they grow up.
FALSE. With adapted housing, personal assistants, accessible transportation and available employment...
