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disability

Impairments, activity and participation limitations of a person

EntityQ12131

Also known as handicap · disabilities

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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. Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Disabilities can be present from birth or can be acquired during a person's lifetime. Historically, disabilities have only been recognized based on a narrow set of criteria—however, disabilities are not binary and can present uniquely depending on the individual. A disability may be easily visible, or invisible in nature. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as including:long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

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Studied by: disability studies
Uses: accommodation
ICPC 2 ID: A28
Handled, mitigated, or managed by: rehabilitation counseling
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1.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/rehabilitation-counselors.htm
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accommodation
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1.calcivilrights.ca.gov/accommodation/
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Members / parts: physical disability
mental disability
intellectual disability
disability affecting intellectual abilities
developmental disability

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AIDB. (2026). disability (Q12131). Retrieved from https://aidb.si/e/disability-Q12131