Disability Etiquette

What is the ratio of the world with a disability?

About 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability prevalence is higher than previous WHO estimates, which date from the 1970s and suggested a figure of around 10%.

according to World Health Organization. When it comes to everything in life there's is some form of etiquette, it's a form of having proper matters towards one another. And in this post I'll share Disability etiquette with you. Knowing the basic principal of disability etiquette: * Ask before helping a person with a disability, ask if they need your help, and listen for instructions they give. * Be consider they may need extra time, it may take a person who has a disability to get things done or said. Allow them to set the pace in walking or talking. * Give respect. * Address the person by their name. * Don't pat the person on their head. *Include a person with a disability to events, and keep in mind their accommodation. Like, Ramp, accessible bathroom's, Elevators, stairs and wide enough doors. Don't be afraid to ask question's about accessibilities. Etiquette for people in a wheelchair * Don't lean or hang on their wheelchair. * Do keep in mind their wheelchair is their personal space "ALWAYS ASK" to touch their wheelchair. * When talking to a person in a wheelchair Do place yourself at eye level, to prevent a stiff neck. * Do consider distance, Forecast and physical obstacles. Like, Curbs, Stair and high grounds when giving directions. Etiquette for people visually impaired * Don't grab their arm. * Do allow them to grab your arm, this will help you in guiding them. * Do you use words like,

left of hundred feet or right two yards

Etiquette for Deaf or Hard Of Hearing * Don't Shout * Do Look directly when talking to a person and speak clearly. * Don't assume a person can lipread, those who do will respond with a facial expression and other body gestures to help understanding. Show consideration by facing a light source and keep hands and food away from your mouth when communicating. Work cited Page's Easter seal: WHO: