Blocked walkways, clutter, or obstacles are barriers for people who use mobility devices. Always make sure common pathways are clear, including the path to your business entrance. An open walkway provides access for all! ๐
#DisabilityEtiquetteTips #DisabilityEtiquette #TipTuesday
ALT A man using a wheelchair takes a path outdoors. Text, "Disability Etiquette Tips." OOD logo.
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Respectful interaction isnโt optional itโs essential.โ
Watch this short clip of Fatimah Usman as she shares simple, important etiquette tips for engaging with persons with disabilities.
#DADEFoundation #DisabilityEtiquette #Inclusion
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14 Apr 2025
๐ค๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
We believe in creating accessible spaces for everyone. Let's ensure that physical environments, events, and communication are inclusive. Use captions, ramps, and inclusive language whenever possible!
#DisabilityEtiquette #InclusionAfrica
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13 Apr 2025
๐ข ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฉ
Respecting someoneโs privacy is a form of inclusion. ๐
Avoid asking personal questions about a personโs disability unless itโs necessary and theyโre comfortable sharing.
#InclusionMeans #DisabilityEtiquette #InclusionAfrica
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9 Apr 2025
๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Always speak directly to individuals with disabilities, even if they have an interpreter or companion. This respects their autonomy and acknowledges their presence.
#InclusionAfrica #DisabilityEtiquette #InclusionMatters
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8 Apr 2025
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ
Respect starts with language ๐ฌ
Use person-first language โ say โa person with disabilityโ instead of โdisabled person.โ
Letโs see the person before the disability. ๐
#DisabilityEtiquette #InclusiveLanguage #InclusionAfrica
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29 Mar 2025
#DisabilityEtiquette
My friend Barbara rose to the challenge - Don't you love this picture of her turning the height situation into normal ๐
โThis is what it should happen when you're having a conversation with a #PWD who is of my height or using a wheelchair.
#IamFlawsome
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15 Mar 2025
To the speakers, kindly use persons with disabilities in full when speaking instead of pwds. #Disabilityetiquette
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A good rule of thumb when talking to anyone? Treat people the way you want to be treated. Individuals with disabilities want to be treated with respect. Understanding and kindness are key to creating a more inclusive world. ๐
#DisabilityEtiquette #DisabilityEtiquetteTips #TipTuesday #InclusionMatters #KindnessMatters
ALT Two professionals having a conversation at work. One uses a wheelchair. Three other individuals converse in the background. Text, "Disability Etiquette Tips." OOD logo.
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10 Jan 2025
Call us Short stature or Little people in other countries. Watu wenye/Wa kimo kifupi in Swahili. Avoid Dwarf and any other word.
#disabilityetiquette
#Founder
#caterinafoundation
#disabilityadvocate
#shortstaturemc
#mentorcaterina
@foundationcate
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6 Oct 2024
It's World Cerebral Palsy Day,
main thing to remember is that it's not a disease but a condition and it's manageable.
#disabilityetiquette #crebralpalsy #disabilityadvocate #shortstaturemc #influencer #fellow #mentorcaterina #disability #fyp
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23 Sep 2024
Did you know Persons with Intellectual disability have impressive IQs & can be great people in an enabling environment.
#disabilityfyi #disabilityetiquette #disabilityawareness #disabilityfyp #disabilityadvocate #shortstaturemc #mc #femalemc #dwarfism
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20 Sep 2024
Sleeping with a person with Albinism doesn't cure HIV, go take your ARVs bruh. #disabilityfyi
#dwarfism #disabilityetiquette #disabilityadvocate #shortstaturemc #femalemc #mc #disabilityawareness #disabilityfyp
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18 Sep 2024
Trying to get the attention of a Deaf person, tap them lightly on the shoulder, wave, hit the table severally. Add any other method you know. #deafawareness
#deafawarenessmonth #shortstaturemc #disabilityadvocate #fellow #dwarfism #disabilityetiquette #deafcommunity
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9 Sep 2024
Believe in yourself, forgive yourself, cheer yourself, appreciate yourself, guard yourself especially against negative energy. #suicideprevention
#therapy #selflove #mc #shortstaturemc #femalemc #disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #disabilityetiquette #disabilityfyi
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6 Sep 2024
The 2nd Model of Disability (Medical Model) that sees disability as a problem that needs fixing has caused most of us more pain than the condition itself. Accept us as we are ๐.
#disabilityetiquette #disabilityfyi #disability #shortstaturemc #femalemc #disabilityadvocate
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31 Aug 2024
Lack of representation in the AI sector for PWDs is the major contributor for data bias.
#AI #disabilityadvocate #emcee #mc #shortstaturemc #femalemc #mentor #actress #dwarfism #disabilityetiquette #disabilityfyi #artificialintelligence #IndependenceDay2024 #disability #fyp
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28 Aug 2024
Dear fellow PWD, sometimes just breathe, give yourself a break and just be. It takes a lot to be us and we all deserve breaks ๐ฅฐ.
#selflove #disability #disabilityadvocate #disabilityetiquette #mentalhealth #shortstature #shortstaturemc #femalemc #disabilityfyi #dwarfism #mc
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25 Aug 2024
And when a Person With Disability loves you, don't take it for granted. You're doing them no favor and yea, you're replaceable.
Happy Sunday ๐.
#dwarfism #disability #disabilityetiquette #disabilityfyi #fypใท #emcee #disabilityadvocate #love
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23 Aug 2024
Being with a love partner of your own choosing is your right as a PWD, don't be forced into arranged deals against your wish. #disabilityrights #dwarfism #disabilityadvocate #disabilityetiquette #Disability #fypใท #emcee
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