A person is not a condition. They use them to increase their mobility and enhance their freedom. Top Physical Disabilities Do not make assumptions about what a person can and cannot do. A person with a physical disability is the best judge of his or her own capabilities. Do not push a person's wheelchair or grab the arm of someone walking with difficulty, without first asking if you can be of assistance.
Personal space includes a person's wheelchair, crutches, or other mobility aid.
Never move someone's crutches, walker, cane, or other mobility aid without permission. When speaking to a person using a wheelchair for more than a few minutes, try to find a seat for yourself so the two of you are at eye level. Top Visual Disabilities Identify yourself when you approach a person who is blind. If a new person approaches, introduce him or her. It is appropriate to touch the person's arm lightly when you speak so that he or she knows you are speaking to him or her.