University of Missouri - Disability Services 1. General Information About the Disability Services Office 2. Registering with the Disability Services Office 5. Policies Regarding Students and Employees with Disabilities.
Many people are initially uncomfortable interacting with people who have disabilities.
This discomfort is usually due to a lack of previous exposure to disabilities, uncertainty about the appropriate way to handle situations, and acquired stereotypes and misinformation. First and foremost, remember that every person with a disability is a person. Every person born with, or who incurs, a disability has a unique personality, just like everyone else. There will be some people with disabilities one enjoys being around, and others whose company will not be enjoyed, just like the rest of the population. Many people wonder how to handle this.