Can Do - Quick Quiz Take this quick quiz to see how you currently score on disability etiquette. (Some questions may have more than one answer. Check all that apply.) 1. The following statements are acceptable when describing a person with a disability: A. He is an individual with epilepsy. B. He suffers from a congenital birth defect. C. She uses a wheelchair. D. She is handicapped or disabled. 2. The adaptive equipment that a person with a disability uses should be considered part of that person and should be given “personal space.” True False 3. When talking to a person who is deaf or hard of hearing , it is most acceptable to: A. speak directly to the sign language interpreter. B. speak directly to that person in a normal voice. C. raise your voice. D. always communicate in writing. 4. When you first meet someone who uses a wheelchair, it is most helpful to: A. move all items out of their path. B. offer assistance and wait until it is accepted. C. push their wheelchair. D. take items out of their hands. 5. It is considered inappropriate to use the phrase “see you later” when talking with a person who is blind. True False 6. It is appropriate to touch or pet a service animal when: A. the owner is standing still. B. it is never appropriate to touch or pet a service animal without permission from its owner. C. the owner is seated and the animal is resting. 7. You are talking to a person who has a speech challenge and you believe you know what he intends to say even though he has not finished speaking. You should: A. wait patiently for him to complete his answer. B. finish his thought to save him the effort. C. indicate with your body language that you need to leave. 8. People who are blind develop a “sixth sense.” True False 9. The following terms should be avoided because they have negative connotations: A. deaf and dumb B. birth defect C. brain injury D. fits 10. The A.D.A. is an association for persons with disabilities. True False