Disability Etiquette Guide: Tips on Interacting Respectfully with People with Disabilities (United Spinal Association)

An excellent and comprehensive resource for learning more about disability etiquette.

Disability Etiquette Top 10 Tips (United Spinal Association)

A list of the top 10 tips compiled from the Disability Etiquette Guide.

Disability Etiquette:  A Starting Guide (Disability: IN)

Includes an infographic and “Do’s and Don’ts” section.

Working Together:  Ensuring People with Disabilities Feel Welcome and Included in the Workplace (EARN: Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)

Offers both general guidelines and best practices for interacting with people with disabilities in the workplace.

Ableism 101:  What it is, what it looks like, and how to become a better ally (Access Living)

A resource for understanding and preventing ableism.

ableism: [ey-buh-liz-uhm] (Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities)     

Infographic resource about ableism.

Information About Person-First and Identify-First Language

  • A brief overview about the use of person-first and identity-first language when communicating about people with disabilities. (EARN: Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion)
  • A more detailed discussion regarding the use of person-first vs. identity-first language. (University of Kansas)

Resources for Understanding More About Disabilities

Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

This book is an excellent guide for how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible place.

Invisible Disabilities 101:  What You Need to Know (Diversability)

A resource for learning about invisible (hidden) disabilities.

About ADHD:  Overview  (CHADD)

A resource for understanding more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

An Overview of Mental Health Conditions (NAMI – National Alliance on Mental

Provides information to help you understand more about several mental health conditions.