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Communication and Etiquette

You and your staff may be concerned about being "politically correct" when talking to and working with persons with disabilities. Here are a few communication tips that you can distribute to your staff or post in the staff office to dispel concerns.

"Tip Sheet" button Communicating with Fitness Clients with Disabilities Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button Watch Your Language! Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button How to Interact with People who have Disabilities Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button Ten Commandments of Etiquette for Communicating with People with Disabilities Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button Communicating with People with Aphasia Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button Communicating Comfortably with a Person who is Visually Impaired Tip Sheet

"Tip Sheet" button How to Communicate with a Deaf Person Tip Sheet

Here are the ADA Guidelines for service animals in your fitness center:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/svcanimb.htm

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