Top 5 - Mistakes dealing with disabled people
If we’re not used to dealing with disabled people, we may feel awkward when we come across someone with a disability. We may not know how best to help them – and we might cause offence without meaning to.
A lot of the time, we worry unnecessarily – for example, it’s perfectly all right to say ‘I don’t see why…’ when talking to a blind or visually impaired person. But there are some common mistakes that non-disabled people make when dealing with disabled people – and here are five of the most common.
1. Taking a blind or visually impaired person’s arm
Most people actually prefer to take your arm, not the other way around – so don’t grab a person to guide them. Instead, offer your arm if they need it and be sure to warn them of any obstacles.
2. Shouting at someone with a hearing impairment
Shouting doesn’t make us easier to understand – in fact, it distorts our faces and it can make it harder for people with a hearing impairment to lip-read. So just speak at your normal speed and volume, and make sure that the person can see you.
3. Talking to guide dogs before their owners
We all love dogs, but it’s rude to speak to and fuss over a guide dog before addressing its owner. So always talk to the person, not the dog.
4. Standing up when talking to a wheelchair user
A wheelchair user will soon get a stiff neck from looking up at someone who’s standing. So try to get down to a similar level – they won’t think you’re being condescending, and they’ll be much more comfortable.
5. Assuming you know how to help
We may not always be the best judge of how to help someone who’s disabled. So if in doubt – just ask.
Learn the practical steps you need to take when serving disabled customers and working with disabled colleagues with Disability Confident training from Skill Boosters. For a preview of our courses go to http://bit.ly/Skill_Boosters_Training or email petes.team@skillboosters.com
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A lot of the time, we worry unnecessarily – for example, it’s perfectly all right to say ‘I don’t see why…’ when talking to a blind or visually impaired person. But there are some common mistakes that non-disabled people make when dealing with disabled people – and here are five of the most common.
1. Taking a blind or visually impaired person’s arm
Most people actually prefer to take your arm, not the other way around – so don’t grab a person to guide them. Instead, offer your arm if they need it and be sure to warn them of any obstacles.
2. Shouting at someone with a hearing impairment
Shouting doesn’t make us easier to understand – in fact, it distorts our faces and it can make it harder for people with a hearing impairment to lip-read. So just speak at your normal speed and volume, and make sure that the person can see you.
3. Talking to guide dogs before their owners
We all love dogs, but it’s rude to speak to and fuss over a guide dog before addressing its owner. So always talk to the person, not the dog.
4. Standing up when talking to a wheelchair user
A wheelchair user will soon get a stiff neck from looking up at someone who’s standing. So try to get down to a similar level – they won’t think you’re being condescending, and they’ll be much more comfortable.
5. Assuming you know how to help
We may not always be the best judge of how to help someone who’s disabled. So if in doubt – just ask.
Learn the practical steps you need to take when serving disabled customers and working with disabled colleagues with Disability Confident training from Skill Boosters. For a preview of our courses go to http://bit.ly/Skill_Boosters_Training or email petes.team@skillboosters.com
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