August Interstate Connections Newsletter

General Disability Etiquette – Hearing Impairments

Get their attention before speaking

Do: Gently tap the person on the shoulder, wave, or use another method to get their attention before speaking.

Don’t: Start speaking to someone without first ensuring you have their attention.

These “Think Again” reminders are courtesy of ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, Inc. in Sauk Rapids Minnesota.

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Did U Know?

Over one billion people worldwide – about 15% of the global population – live with some form of disability, making it the largest minority group in the world.

Rolling with the Punches

Why don’t blind people skydive?

Because it scares the guide dog!

QUOTES TO MAKE YOU THINK

Diversity asks “Who is in the room?” Equity responds “Who is trying to get in the room but can’t?” Inclusion asks “Has everyone’s ideas been heard?” Justice asks “Whose ideas won’t be taken as seriously because they aren’t in the majority?”

~ Dafina-Lazarus Stewart