- If you would like to help someone with a disability, ask if he or she needs it, and listen to any instructions the person may want to give.
- Be considerate of the extra time it might take a person with a disability to get things done or said. Let the person set the pace in walking and talking.
- Treat adults accordingly.
- Call a person by his or her first name only when you extend this familiarity to everyone present.
- Don’t patronize people who use wheelchairs by patting them on the head.
- Don’t be embarrassed if you happen to use common expressions that seem to relate to the person’s disability such as “See you later” or “I’ve got to run.”
- When planning events involving persons with disabilities, consider their needs ahead of time. If there’s a potential barrier, like a flight of stairs, narrow doors, or an inaccessible restroom, reach out and discuss the situation with them in advance.
- If you have a question about access, always ask it and don’t assume you already know the answer.