The most important part of interacting with someone with a disability is seeing that person for who he or she is, not what disability they have. Avoid using terms that put the disability first or victimize the person, such as “wheelchair-bound.” Instead, use the phrase “person who uses a wheelchair.” To read more about people-first language, refer to this article. The following are some additional tips that are useful for interacting with a person with a disability: When speaking with someone using an interpreter, speak directly to the person with the disability and not the interpreter. Ask if he or …
Archives for February 2019
Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Nelson
Walking along the street in downtown Rochester, Deb Nelson came across a woman with a service dog wearing a Can Do Canines cape. The graduate’s story about the ways her Diabetes Assist Dog improved her life left Deb wanting to learn more. Deb visited Can Do Canines website, attended a presentation, and toured the facility. “As I became more confident that Can Do Canines was an organization that I wanted to be a part of, I completed a volunteer application and went through the home visit to be approved. We were approved to be fosters in May of 2016,” Deb …
Total Confidence in Bentley
Tim Roufs and HAD Bentley By Anonymous Tim Roufs’ 7-year-old granddaughter insisted he needed an assistance dog to save his life if the smoke alarm went off at night. “It took her about six months to convince me it was a good idea,” Tim admits. “What it boiled down to was I couldn’t come up with any good arguments for why I should ignore her advice. And, she was right, I do need a dog to save my life.” Tim is completely deaf, and although he uses cochlear implants, they can’t be worn all day and he doesn’t wear them …
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