disability etiquette 

Test Your Knowledge

1. With the right accommodations and support anyone can be productive.

True      False

2. As an employer being approachable is a key accommodation when working with someone with a disability.

True      False

3. The individual should be an active participant in deciding what accommodations they need.

True      False

4. An individual who is deaf or hearing impaired cannot work with phones because there are no assistive devices to help them.

True      False

5. Office equipment such as fax machines, printer, etc. should be at a comfortable height and reach for someone with a mobility impairment.

True      False

6. A reasonable accommodation for someone who is blind or visually impaired would be you reading printed materials.

True      False

7. Installing wall partitions around workstations to minimize distractions for individuals with cognitive or psychiatric disabilities is not a reasonable accommodation.

True      False

8. Email does not enhance communication when working with someone who has a speech or language impairment.

True      False

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