Speak out to family members, friends and medical authorities if you suspect verbal abuse. Tell all necessary persons the situation. Be clear about what you see and hear, when you observe it, the frequency with which it happens and who is responsible for the abuse. Present any proof you have of abuse, such as audio recordings or, if possible, the testimony of the abused. Ask these persons to support you in confronting the abuser or reporting the abuse to additional authorities.

Consult state authorities that oversee and investigate cases of abuse. In Florida, for example, you can go online to the Florida Department of Children and Families website. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and click on "Florida Abuse Hotline." Call the listed number and follow the automated prompts to report abuse. Call the special TTY hotline if you are deaf and need to report a problem. Provide accurate and honest information during your report.

Call specific disabled person abuse hotlines if they are available. Log online and visit the Health and Human Services website associated with your state. Call the provided hotline, available 24 hours a day, to report abuse. Visit the National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence website. Click on the child abuse hotline tab in the middle of the page. Scroll through the prefabricated list to find hotlines in your state. Additionally, visit the NCCAFV state elder abuse hotline page and click on your state. Contact the hotline associated with your state using the listed information.

Contact police or social service offices in your area for immediate local assistance. Tell representatives the situation and ask to file an official complaint or report.