October is Disability Awareness Month. The Accessibility Committee and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) are providing weekly disability and accessibility tips this month for Disability Awareness Month.
Tip #4: Encourage appropriate interactions.
Sometimes, we might feel unsure about how to interact with people with disabilities, causing us to avoid building connections. At Webster, we want to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all students and faculty and staff members. See below for some general tips to encourage positive, appropriate interactions:
Tip 3: Obtain access
Tip 2: Provide intentional inclusion
Tip 1: Lead with empathy