Diagnosis and Management of Special Populations Part II

Remember the 10 Commandments

1. Speak directly to the person rather than thru a companion or sign language interpreter.
2. Always offer to shake hands when introduced.
3. Always identify yourself and others who are with you when meeting someone who is blind.
4. If you offer assistance wait until the offer is accepted, then listen and wait for instructions.
5. Treat adults as adults.
6. Do not lean against or hand on someone's wheelchair or cart.
7. Listen attentively when talking to people who have difficulty speaking and wait for them to finish.
8. Place yourself at eye level when talking to someone in a wheelchair.
9. Tap a person who is deaf on the shoulder or wave your hand to get their attention .
10. Relax. Don’t be embarrassed if you use common expressions that seems tolerate to a person’s disability