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One of four placards in the lobby of the JPMorgan Chase building in Wilmington, DE.

Many thanks to obsidianspider for transcribing the text!

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obsidianspider says:

Ask Before You Help.

Just because someone has a disability, don’t assume she/he needs help. If the setting is accessible, people with disabilities can usually get around fine. Adults with disabilities want to be treated as independent people. Offer assistance only if the person appears to need it. And if she does want help, ask how before you act.

Be Sensitive About Physical Contact.

Some people with disabilities depend on their arms for balance. Grabbing them - even if your intention is to assist - could knock them off balance. Avoid patting a person on the head or touching his wheelchair, scooter or cane. People with disabilities consider their equipment part of their personal space.

Think Before You Speak.

Always speak directly to the person with a disability, not to his companion, aide or sign language interpreter. Making small talk with a person who has a disability is great; just talk to him as you would with anyone else. Respect his privacy. If you ask about his disability, he may feel like you are treating him as a disability, not as a human being. (However, many people with disabilities are comfortable with children’s natural curiosity and do not mind if a child asks them questions.)
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Taken in Middleboro East, Wilmington (map)

Taken with a Canon PowerShot A710 IS.
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Taken on November 29, 2007

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