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  2. Language: A powerful tool for parish hospitality

Language: A powerful tool for parish hospitality

Words can sustain negative stigma and myths or they can communicate respect and sensitivity.
When you meet a person with a disability, choose words that say what you mean--that you see them
first as a person with many abilities. Talk to the person directly,
instead of their companion or interpreter.
Ask if assistance is needed, rather than assuming it is. Use a normal tone of voice. We tend to raise our voice to compensate
for any perceived disability. If the person cannot hear or understand you, they will let you know.

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