1. Disability Awareness
By Caryn Monroe

2. What is a disability?
It’s a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
What kinds are there?
Physical (you can see)
Mental (you can’t see)

3. Physical & Mental Disabilities
Blind/Visual impairment
Deaf/hearing impairment
No use of 1 or more limbs
Mental
Autism
Learning Disabilities
Communication disorders

4. Behavior tips Use a normal tone of voice. Always ask before helping.
Don’t be mean or talk down to someone.
Always ask before helping.
Don’t just assume someone needs help.
A 10 second stare is okay.
Looking is okay but not too long.
See a movie or read a book with people with disabilities in it.

5. Be a great friend! Kids with disabilities are just kids.
Each activity gave you an idea of what a person might go through with a certain disability. Keep that in mind the next time you are playing with someone who has a disability.