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How do you deal with a stranger staring at you?

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How do you deal with a stranger staring at you?

Help the person to become aware of their staring Look back, smile and hold the other person’s gaze briefly. Most people will smile back and then look away. Look back, smile or nod to show them you have noticed – this may also break the ice.

How do people act around disabled people?

Approach the person as you would anyone else; speak directly to the person, using clear, simple communication. Treat persons who are adults as adults. Do not patronize, condescend, or threaten when communicating with the person. Do not make decisions for the person or assume that you know the person’s preferences.

What should you not say to someone with disabilities?

10 things not to say to someone with a disability

  • “What’s wrong with you?”
  • “It’s so good to see you out and about!”
  • “I know a great doctor/priest, I bet he could fix you.”
  • “But you’re so pretty!”
  • “Here, let me do that for you.”
  • “Hey BUDDY!” *Insert head pat /fist bump/ high five attempt*
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How do you calm down a disabled person?

  1. SPEAK DIRECTLY. Use clear simple communications.
  2. OFFER TO SHAKE HANDS WHEN INTRODUCED.
  3. MAKE EYE CONTACT AND BE AWARE OF BODY LANGUAGE.
  4. LISTEN ATTENTIVELY.
  5. TREAT ADULTS AS ADULTS.
  6. DO NOT GIVE UNSOLICITED ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
  7. DO NOT BLAME THE PERSON.
  8. QUESTIONS THE ACCURACY OF THE MEDIA STEREOTYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

Why do we need to respect person with disabilities?

“Respect of and for [people with disabilities] means not only counteracting continuing discrimination, but recognizing their full personhood, ensuring they have opportunities, including the opportunities to make choices and take risks, and recognizing disability as an identity and community” (Friedman, 2018).

Is it rude to ask someone what their disability is?

Originally Answered: Can you ask a disabled person what their disability is? No. It is rude. If you know them, you know their disability.

Are disabled people angry?

Disabled people, like everyone else, do at times get angry or bitter, activists say, and it’s worth noting that Mr. Pacino’s character is supposed to have been nasty before he was blinded.

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How do you show respect to PWDS?

Disability Etiquette: How to Respect People with Disabilities

  1. Find commonalities before thinking about differences.
  2. Do not victimize people with disabilities.
  3. Don’t assume they see their disability as a tragedy.
  4. Adjust posture to be eye-level.
  5. Make eye contact; never avoid someone with a disability.

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