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Basic Points of Etiquette...
- Avoid asking personal questions about some one's disability. If you must ask, be
sensitive and show respect. Do not probe, if the person declines to discuss it.
- Be considerate of the extra time it might take for a person with a disability to do or
say something.
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President George W. Bush, Executive Order 13217
"By the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to place qualified
individuals with disabilities in community settings whenever appropriate, it is hereby
ordered as follows: The Federal Government must assist States and localities to implement
swiftly the Olmstead decision, so as to help ensure that all Americans have the
opportunity to live close to their families and friends, to live more independently, to
engage in productive employment, and to participate in community life."
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BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR THE
WHEELCHAIR-BOUND Submitted by Jfit.com
A person who is confined to a wheelchair, but has upper-body mobility can perform a
range of exercises that are beneficial in reducing the risk of joint pain, fatigue,
cardiovascular disease and more
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