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Social and Family
People with disabilities, in their daily lives, sometimes feel discriminated against and tend to isolate themselves. It is very important to encourage appropriate and inclusive treatment to promote active and healthy social interaction.
Here you have some good tips for your family and friends, that would make your social life better.
Hearing and language disabilities
Don't "help" them completing the sentences and don´t interrupt.
Avoid making comments like: "don't be nervous", "pay attention", "let me know when it stops ringing".
Maintain eye contact and don't be embarrassed or laugh at the situation.
Be interested in what they say and not how they say it.
Don't congratulate them on the days when they speak or hear more fluently.
Don't talk to them from behind.
If you see them on the street, don't yell at them to call them.
Respect the turn to speak and avoid cross conversations.
Physical and organic disabilities
If you are going to talk to a wheelchair user, try to keep your eyes and theirs at the same height.
Keep in mind that you should not move or manipulate the wheelchair without first asking the person for permission.
If you think that a person may need your help, offer it, and if it is accepted, ask what the appropriate way to help them is.
Always leave technical aids (crutches, canes, walkers, etc.) within reach of the person.
Look for accessible places to spend your leisure time. Restaurants, parks, shopping centers, etc. with adequate facilities.
Psychosocial disability
Always approach the person in a frank and respectful manner. Be natural and simple.
Show interest and empathy.
Take time to listen to what they say and speak to them slowly and clearly
Believe and trust them as another friend
Try to understand their situation and don´t judge them
Visual disabilities
Let them know where you are by talking to them.
Say hello every time you enter a room where a blind person is.
Even if they can't see you, say hello whenever you pass them.
When walking down the street, let them hold your arm and verbally indicate when there is a step, obstacle, or a change in the pavement is coming.
Ask them if they need help and how you can help them.
