Disability Awareness Quiz | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

People with disabilities can’t dance.

FALSE. Most people have their own styles of dancing, and people with disabilities are no different.

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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 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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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.

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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

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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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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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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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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.

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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...

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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.

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