Words such as wheelchair-bound, handicapped or special needs are acceptable to use.
FALSE.
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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 physical disabilities canโt live on their own when they grow up.
FALSE. With adapted housing, personal assistants, accessible transportation and available employment...
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Itโs okay to ask people with disabilities about their disabilities.
TRUE. Whatโs important is how you ask. Donโt ask, โWhatโs wrong with you?โ Instead it should be a part of getting to know each other
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People with disabilities canโt dance.
FALSE. Most people have their own styles of dancing, and people with disabilities are no different.
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When communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing, it is necessary to speak through an interpreter.
FALSE.Because some people who are deaf or hard of hearing use sign language, others read lips and still others use a combination of both, you need to find out h
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You have a friend who has a speech impairment and sometimes youโre 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 donโt. Instead, ask your friend to repeat himself
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People who use wheelchairs canโt go any place fun.
FALSE. People who use wheelchairs may face some architectural barriers when going out into the community. But this doesnโt mean they canโt go anywhere fun.
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It is always obvious if someone has a disability.
FALSE.
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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 โcureโ.
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Itโs okay to gossip about people who are deaf hard of hearing because they canโt 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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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.