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with the Disabled  Dealing with the Disabled  Here are 10
practical tips that will help you avoid feeling socially
disabled when dealing with the disabled:  Mind Your P's and Q's
Remember, everything is relative: Some disabled writers have
referred to nondisabled persons in general as TABs, for
“temporarily able-bodied.”    1. If you offer assistance, wait
until the offer is accepted. Listen for information about what
form the assistance should take.   2. Speak directly to the
disabled person, not through a third party. This tip is
particularly important when addressing a hearing-impaired person
and someone else is “signing” for him.   3. Always offer to
shake hands.   4. Identify yourself and others to a visually
impaired person. Always let them know when you are leaving the
room.   5. Treat adults like adults. Don't use a person's first
name until someone asks you to. Don't pat. Don't patronize.   6.
Don't shout.   7. Don't touch, lean on, or mo