Effective Interaction with PWDs

What is the main goal of effective interaction with PWDs?

• To ensure they receive free medical services

• To promote independence and self-confidence

• To assign them caregivers

• To highlight their disabilities

In Filipino culture, disability is often perceived as:

• A punishment from doctors

• A genetic issue

• A divine test or karma

• A contagious disease

Which law ensures equal rights and opportunities for PWDs in the Philippines?

• RA 10524

• BP 344

• RA 9442

• RA 7277

The Accessibility Law (BP 344) requires:

• All PWDs to register annually

• 5% of workforce be PWDs

• Public places be accessible to PWDs

• Free education for all PWDs

Which of the following is a key principle of communication with PWDs?

• Avoid eye contact

• Use technical terms

• Show empathy and patience

• Focus on the disability

When communicating with someone with hearing impairment, you should:

• Shout loudly

• Speak quickly

• Maintain eye contact

• Use complex vocabulary

For someone with visual impairment, what is the appropriate way to guide them?

• Hold their hand tightly

• Walk behind them

• Offer your arm and describe surroundings

• Ignore their pace

Which of the following helps individuals with intellectual disabilities understand instructions better?

• Complex language

• Sarcastic tone

• Simple, concrete instructions

• Medical jargon

Assertive communication in disability advocacy means:

• Ignoring the PWD's needs

• Being passive

• Standing up for rights respectfully

• Being confrontational

Using 'I' statements in assertive communication allows professionals to:

• Dismiss client opinions

• Show authority

• Express concerns clearly

• Avoid the conversation