Many people with disabilities feel their real disability involves problems with the environment rather than problems with their bodies.
TRUE. Architectural barriers limit participation, productivity, and independence.
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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.
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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.
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Only people who can’t walk use wheelchairs.
FALSE. While is it true that many people who use wheelchairs can’t walk, many can.
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Disabilities are illnesses to be treated by medical professionals in the hope of a cure.
FALSE. Disabilities are not the same as illnesses. People with disabilities are not sick, and most are seeking acceptance and inclusion rather than a ‘cure’.
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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
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People can become disabled at any time in their lives.
TRUE. People can be born with a disability or the disability may come after birth, the result of illness, age or an accident
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The Paralympics are for people with disabilities.
TRUE
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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
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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.
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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.
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Words such as wheelchair-bound, handicapped or special needs are acceptable to use.
FALSE.
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People with disabilities can’t dance.
FALSE. Most people have their own styles of dancing, and people with disabilities are no different.
