Suggested Resources on Communicating With and About Individuals with Disabilities
When talking to an individual with a disability it is important to take some things into consideration. The following web sites provide examples on how to communicate respectfully and sensitively with people with disabilities, offering tips on communication, etiquette, people first language, relationships, and awareness.
Useful Websites
- Newsletters on Job Accommodation Network
- National Service Inclusion Project, Communicating with people with disabilities - a video tutorial
- Judy Cohen, Disability Etiquette
- University of Kansas, Guidelines: How to Write About People with Disabilities (9th Edition)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Communicating with People with Disabilities
The list of resources is provided for information purposes only and does not denote endorsement by the National Arts and Disability Center.