Table of Contents
- 1 How do you represent a disabled person?
- 2 What is the appropriate way to describe a person who has a disability such as muscular dystrophy?
- 3 How do you deal with persons who have disabilities and are underprivileged?
- 4 How do you write a disability as a character trait?
- 5 How does a disability affect a person’s personality?
How do you represent a disabled person?
Rather than using terms such as disabled person, handicapped people, a crippled person, use terms such as people/persons with disabilities, a person with a disability, or a person with a visual impairment.
What is the appropriate way to describe a person who has a disability such as muscular dystrophy?
It is preferable to use neutral language when describing a person who has a disability, simply stating the facts about the nature of the disability. For example: “He has muscular dystrophy.”
How do you say disabled in a nice way?
In referring to people with disabilities, it is preferable to use language that focuses on their abilities rather than their disabilities. Therefore, the use of the terms “handicapped,” “able-bodied,” “physically challenged,” and “differently abled” is discouraged.
How can we appreciate persons with different disabilities?
Disability Etiquette: How to Respect People with Disabilities
- Find commonalities before thinking about differences.
- Do not victimize people with disabilities.
- Don’t assume they see their disability as a tragedy.
- Adjust posture to be eye-level.
- Make eye contact; never avoid someone with a disability.
How do you deal with persons who have disabilities and are underprivileged?
General Etiquette Tips
- Practice the Golden Rule. Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.
- Always Ask Before Giving Assistance. Just because a person has a disability, they don’t necessarily need or want your assistance.
- Think Before You Speak.
- Avoid Showing Pity or Being Patronizing.
How do you write a disability as a character trait?
Write a character first, and the disability second. Every person is a unique individual, with interests, strengths, and flaws, if they have a disability or not. Although a disability is a character trait, a disability is not a defining character trait.
How do you start a story with a disabled character?
Start the story with them already well adapted to their disability. It can give them occasional trouble, but it shouldn’t be the focus of their character. If one of your characters acquires a disability during the story, they should keep it. Show them adapting to their new lifestyle, and then move on.
How do you deal with people with disabilities?
Although a disability is a character train, a disability is not a defining character trait. It will influence their life, but their personality (likes, dislikes, relationships, skills) is far more important. Spend plenty of time developing them as a person. Avoid the mystical disability stereotype.
How does a disability affect a person’s personality?
Although a disability is a character train, a disability is not a defining character trait. It will influence their life, but their personality (likes, dislikes, relationships, skills) is far more important. Spend plenty of time developing them as a person.