General Disability Etiquette – Let’s redefine the face of ability!

Respect Privacy.
Do: If someone shares information about their disability, respect their privacy. It’s their choice to disclose that information.
Don’t: Ask personal questions about someone’s disability unless they’ve chosen to share.

Be mindful of your environment.
Do: Ensure that your workplace, event, or community space is accessible to people with disabilities. This includes ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, and parking spaces.
Don’t: Block accessible areas or overlook basic accessibility needs.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS JUST FOR YOU!

Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day
February 4th,  10am to 1pm
Idaho State Capitol, Boise, Id
This day is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities, caregivers, families, and organizations to go to the State Capitol and, like Fred, advocate on key issues that impact Idaho’s disability community: Direct care workforce shortage, ABLE Legislation, Medicaid, Education, and more. Find more accessible events at www.dacnw.org/events

QUOTES TO MAKE YOU THINK

“Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity. Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live”.

~ Neil Marcus, a key figure in the disability culture movement, viewing disability.

JOKE OF THE MONTH

Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asks if there is a memento of some sort inside.

“Yes,” says Sally, “a lock of my husband’s hair.”

“But Larry is still alive?!”

“I know, but his hair is gone.”