person with an intellectual, retarded; mentally
cognitive or developmental defective
disability
person who is blind; person the blind
who is visually impaired
person with a disability the disabled; handicapped
person who is deaf or the deaf; deaf and
hearing impaired dumb
person who has multiple afflicted by MS
sclerosis
person with epilepsy; person Epileptic
with a seizure disorder
person who uses a wheel- confined or
chair restricted to a wheelchair
person with a physical crippled; lame;
disability; physically deformed
disabled
unable to speak; uses dumb; mute
synthetic speech
person with a psychiatric crazy; nuts
disability
person who is successful, has overcome his
productive or her disability; is
courageous (when it
implies the person has
courage because of having
a disability)
ODEP offers the following advice for communicating with individuals with a disability:
- When introduced to a person with a disability, it is appropriate to offer to shake hands. People with limited hand use or who wear an artificial limb can usually shake hands. (Shaking hands with the left hand is an acceptable greeting).
- If you offer assistance, wait until the offer is accepted. Then listen to or ask for instructions.
- Relax. Don't be embarassed if you happen to use common expressions such as "See you later", or "Did you hear about that?" that seem to relate to a person's disability.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions when you're unsure of what to do.
Your contact at the Firm is ready to assist you if you have any questions about this topic.
