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Disability is a broad term that compares actual
ability to normal functioning. It is most often used to refer to an impairment.
A person may be considered disabled if he or she has a condition that affects
the ability to function without assistance at a level needed to maintain
well-being.
Disabilities is an
umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation
restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or
structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered
by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation
restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement
in life situations.
There are different ways of classifying
disabilities. The types of condition included in the categories also varies, as
does the number of disabilities listed. In general, a disability may be
physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some
combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a
person's lifetime.
Task 1: Research/Brainstorm in small groups
a.
Find a list of disabilities. How many conditions
are listed?
b.
Think! Why are people disabled? Make a list of
causes.
c.
Brainstorm or research examples of disabilities
in the following categories:
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Physical
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Mental
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Intellectual
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Emotional
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Developmental
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Sensory
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