Question

Which of the following would be good rules to use when interacting with a person with disabilities? (Select all that apply.) a. Volunteer the most recent research findings related to the person’s disability b. Be friendly to guide dogs, including petting them and offering to get them fresh water c. Notice similarities between yourself and the person with a disability d. Take hold of a blind person’s arm to assist them in dangerous situations, such as crossing a busy street e. With someone who is blind, announce who you are and why you are there when you enter the room f. Apologize for slips of the tongue such as saying “Do you see?” to a blind person

Answer 1

The correct answers would be: C and E

These would be the two rules to follow when interacting with a person with a disability.

Notice similarities between yourself and the person with a disability

With someone who is blind, announce who you are and why you are there when you enter the room

When interacting with a person with disabilities do not offer any advice or research findings based on what you think the person might be in need of knowing, they are already an expert on their own disability. Do not take hold of the arm of blind person but instead let them take your arm, this will allow them to be in control and they will be less likely to lose their balance that way. Do not pet or interact with a guide dog or any assistance animal unless the person in charge of them says so, they are specially trained animals to be handled by their owners only. Treat the person like an able-bodied person. Do seek out similarities and shared interests with the person and do announce yourself when you enter the room, tell them why you are there and tell them when you are leaving.