Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities

Disability Should Not Be Viewed As A “You Have” Or “You Don’t Have” A ‘Disability

The concept that either people have a disability or do not have a disability perpetuates misperceptions about the nature of disability and activity limitations. Do not view disability as a “you have” or “you don’t have” a disability. Activity limitations and abilities range in severity and duration (partial to total, temporary to permanent) and affect almost everyone at some point in their lives.