Do you mind?

Do you mind?

A little understanding can go a long way to help people with mental disabilities
Journal/Reid Wright
Eric Bergman and Rose Romero discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Cortez. Legally blind, Romero acts as an advocate for people with disabilities in the community through the Southwest Center for Independence.
Journal/Sam Green
Jerry Lopez suffers from a brain injury he sustained from a fall about 15 years ago. He would like to help others who might have a similar injury.

Do you mind?

Journal/Reid Wright
Eric Bergman and Rose Romero discuss the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Cortez. Legally blind, Romero acts as an advocate for people with disabilities in the community through the Southwest Center for Independence.
Journal/Sam Green
Jerry Lopez suffers from a brain injury he sustained from a fall about 15 years ago. He would like to help others who might have a similar injury.
Disability etiquette

Don’t patronize.
Be patient.
Relax and be yourself.
Speak directly to the person, not an aide or interpreter.
Avoid words like “handicapped,” “afflicted” and “victim.”
Help make your home or business accessible.
Offer assistance and listen for a response.
Do not feed, pet or distract service animals.
Use common sense and extend common courtesies to everyone.