Now that we have looked at some of the types of disabilities, let’s define disability. Disability is an umbrella term that is hard to define as it exists in many forms and many contexts.
According to the Federal Government:
“Disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting an interaction between features of a person’s body and mind and features of the society in which they live.
A disability can occur at any time in a person’s life; some people are born with a disability, while others develop a disability later in life.
It can be permanent, temporary or episodic.
Disability can steadily worsen, remain the same, or improve.
It can be very mild to very severe.
It can be the cause, as well as the result, of disease, illness, injury, or substance abuse.”
Disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting an interaction between features of a person’s body and mind and features of the society in which they live.
A disability can occur at any time in a person’s life; some people are born with a disability, while others develop a disability later in life.
It can be permanent, temporary or episodic.
Disability can steadily worsen, remain the same, or improve.
It can be very mild to very severe.
It can be the cause, as well as the result, of disease, illness, injury, or substance abuse.