Acroynyms
DSP
What is a Direct Support Professional
Gestures
What is non verbal communication
People with disabilities can vote, thanks to the protections provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
What is True
BSP
What is a behavior support plan?
All Deaf people can read lips.
What is False? Actually, less than 30% of Deaf people can read lips, and not all are fluent in ASL. You should never make assumptions; ask how someone prefers to communicate.
IDD
What is Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
People who have a physical disability can play professional sports.
What is True? Troy Aikman (NFL) and Mia Hamm (Professional US Women's Soccer) were both born with Club Foot; California Angels Pitcher Jim Abbott was born without a right hand
HAB or ISP
It is okay to touch or move someone's mobility aid without asking their permission first.
What is False? Always treat a person's mobility aid as an extension of their body. Do not touch or move it without the owner's clear consent.
ICF
What is an Intermediate Care Facility
People who are blind don't watch TV.
What is False? Blind people enjoy entertainment like anyone else, but they make require accommodations like Audio Descriptions to enjoy TV and movies to the fullest.