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Physical disability. A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. [1] Other physical disabilities include impairments which limit other facets of daily living, such as respiratory disorders, blindness, epilepsy [2] and sleep disorders.
People with disabilities in the United States are a significant minority group, making up a fifth of the overall population and over half of Americans older than eighty. [1] [2] There is a complex history underlying the U.S. and its relationship with its disabled population, with great progress being made in the last century to improve the livelihood of disabled citizens through legislation ...
Graham Edwards, member of the House of Representatives (lost both legs during the Vietnam War) John Hyde, member of the House of Representatives (lost an arm in a farming accident) George Maxwell, member of the House of Representatives (deteriorating eyesight, eventually went blind) Gregor McGregor, senator for South Australia (deteriorating ...
Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. [1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Disabilities can be present from birth or can be ...
Mental disorders (12 C, 34 P) Metabolic disorders (11 C, 32 P) Multiple sclerosis (3 C, 54 P)
Lists of people with disabilities. Note: This category's interpretation of disability is quite broad, and may include people with medical conditions that may not typically be considered disabled. See also Category:People with disabilities.
After the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ABA broadened the Commission's mission to serve all persons with disabilities and changed its name to the Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law (CMPDL). In 2011, in order to better reflect the Commission's focus on both disability law and the rights of lawyers and ...
The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ARC Association for Real Change (1976) – supports the providers of the individuals with learning disabilities. Aspies For Freedom (AFF) – Raises public awareness for autism. Autism Network International (ANI) (1992 ...