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Richland
Center Area
Independent
Living Resources
Funded by the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant-CFDA No.
93.768, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family
Services/Pathways to Independence |
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Common Etiquette
Always ask before assisting someone with a disability.
Offer to shake hands
when introduced.
Treat adults as adults.
Be considerate of the
extra time it may take a person to do things.
Speak directly to the
person not a companion or interpreter.
Don’t lean on a person’s
wheelchair. It is considered an extension of their personal space.
Don’t pet or distract a
guide dog when it is working. Always ask permission of the owner
before approaching the animal.
If you don’t know how to
approach a person with a disability,
...start with “Hello!”
People
with disabilities are people…...first.
They are Moms, brothers, co-workers, friends, daughters, and
neighbors.
When we describe people by labels or medical diagnoses we
devalue or disrespect them as individuals. When you meet new
people you don’t introduce yourself by what you can’t do.
“Hello, I’ll never be a professional quarterback.” Instead you
focus on your strengths, you describe what you can do.
Try this instead:
Focus on the person first!
Say “people or person with a disability”, “woman with
arthritis”, or “children who are deaf.”
Do not use terms like “afflicted”, “suffering”, or “victim”.
We want to concentrate on what we do well.
Keep in mind that we are PEOPLE first.
This is People First Language
The Richland Center People First Cheer
Who are we?
People First!
Where are we from?
Richland Center
What’s our Motto?
We’re here!
We’re here to stay!
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