Intellectual impairment is curable. Paraplegia is an impairment caused by damage to the spinal cord. One cannot provide services to a deaf client without the aid of a sign language interpreter. Deaf persons can use a telephone to communicate. In order for a person using hearing aids, one must always speak loudly.
Braille is used by the majority of persons who are visually impaired.
How We Communicate with People with Disabilities Sensitivity to the way in which we present information relating to people with disabilities can be instrumental in overcoming negative attitudes and promoting positive ones. Organizations of People with Disabilities Getting help from those in the know is essential to our understanding of how we may best serve our clients. In Canada we have a network of organizations who have devoted their energies to research, service, and adaptations for each unique disability such as visual, hearing, mobility, developmental, and learning to name a few. Disabilities Tools and resources are fundamental to starting and expanding a business. Knowing how to adapt existing resources can be the key to success or failure in supporting a new entrepreneur with a disability.