When I see someone in a wheelchair, should I offer to push the chair? Think of someone's wheelchair or other mobility device as an extension of their body — you wouldn't just go pick someone up by ...

During Superflex last Wednesday, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s (MVRHS) Best Buddies club hosted an open ...

FORT MCPHERSON, Ga. -- This is the final article of the five-part series regarding working with employees who have disabilities. As the baby boomer generation continues to age, the Social Security ...

What’s the proper etiquette when you encounter someone who seems determined to be “in your face” about their disdain for pandemic precaution? How should you react to someone wearing a face mask when ...

Students with disabilities are the same as other students and typical etiquette rules apply to them. However, in some instances, there are unique situations or characteristics that are evident for a ...

Able-bodied people tend to freeze up when someone with an unfamiliar disability shows up in their environment. They suddenly turn away, speak foolishly, or bumble too aggressively in our direction.

The Star Tribune recently ran an excellent article on "disability etiquette" ("Stop embarrassing yourself and learn the right way to engage," Nov. 29), which focused on people using wheelchairs or ...

When many people think of etiquette, perhaps the thought of a fancy dish eaten with a knife and fork at a restaurant comes to mind. For others, it’s the ability to walk with a good posture, smile and ...

CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Goodwill ambassadors brushed up on their skills Friday in preparation for the pope's visit. Members of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association attended a program at ...

It’s one of the more common dilemmas faced by people with a noticeable disability: How should we react when children stare, point, and ask bold, unguarded questions about our disabilities in a loud ...