Make appropriate contact with Treat People with Disabilities as Adults: disabled people according to the situation. Do not be over familiar and only call a person by their first name if you are doing the same to others present. Talk Directly to People with Disabilities: Do not assume anyone companying this person is a and talk directly to the disabled ‘carer’. Relax person. Do not be embarrassed about using everyday expressions such as ‘see you or for a in the company of disabled people. Most later’ ‘going walk’ disabled people also use these phrases. Do offer Assistance to People with Disabilities, but only if they appear to need help and always wait until your offer of help is accepted. Do not assume you know the best way of helping ask the person and listen. – Do Not be Over-Protective. People with disabilities are not fragile do not – underestimate their capabilities. If you are not sure ask the person concerned. Remember Be Open Minded – Positive Attitudes Are Key To Change 5: Disability Sports NI (DSNI) is disability sports organisation. Established ’s main in 1997, the organisation is representative of the vast majority of disability ’s sports clubs and organisations and works to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in sport and physical activity at a level of their choice. Disability Sports NI currently had 96 member groups made up of sports clubs, special schools and adult centres.
Treat People with Disabilities as Adults: Make appropriate contact with disabled people according to the situation. Do not be over familiar and only call a person by their first name if you are doing the same to others present. Talk Directly to People with Disabilities: Do not assume anyone companying this person is a ‘carer’. Relax and talk directly to the disabled person. Do not be embarrassed about using everyday expressions such as ‘see you later’ or ‘going for a walk’ in the company of disabled people. Most disabled people also use these phrases. Do offer Assistance to People with Disabilities, but only if they appear to need help and always wait until your offer of help is accepted. Do not assume you know the best way of helping – ask the person and listen. Do Not be Over-Protective. People with disabilities are not fragile – do not underestimate their capabilities. If you are not sure ask the person concerned. Remember Be Open Minded – Positive Attitudes Are Key To Change 5: Disability Sports NI (DSNI) is ’s main disability sports organisation. Established in 1997, the organisation is representative of the vast majority of ’s disability sports clubs and organisations and works to promote equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to take part in sport and physical activity at a level of their choice. Disability Sports NI currently had 96 member groups made up of sports clubs, special schools and adult centres.
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