physical disability
Mobility or sensory impairment
Physical disability refers to a condition that limits a person's mobility, coordination, or physical functioning.
The impairment may affect limbs, motor skills, or stamina: The building lacks accessibility features for people with physical disabilities.
The term encompasses conditions present from birth, acquired through injury, or resulting from illness.
It contrasts with cognitive or intellectual disabilities, which affect mental processes rather than bodily function.
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- walkerAmbulatory person or aid
- crutchesMobility aids for injured
- caneStick for support
- mobility scooterElectric vehicle for disabled persons
prosthetic limb · manual dexterity · ambulatory · power chair · mobility aid
Loss of muscle function
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- cerebral palsyNeurological disorder impairing motor function
- muscular dystrophyGenetic muscle-wasting condition
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
spina bifida · quadriplegia · paraplegia · hemiplegia · spinal cord injury · congenital · degenerative · chronic pain
Sloped connecting surface
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- wheelchair liftDevice elevating mobility chairs
- accessible parkingReserved spaces for disabled drivers
- accessible bathroomRestroom accommodating physical disabilities
wide doors · automatic doors · audio description · closed captioning · handrails · accessible seating · curb cut · grab bars
Lack of auditory function
- blindnessAbsence of vision
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- hard of hearingReduced auditory ability
- deaf-blindUnable to see or hear
visual impairment · hearing loss · cochlear implant · guide dog · white cane · sign language · lip reading · hearing aid
Restoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
range of motion · outpatient · inpatient · orthopedic rehab · functional training · reconditioning
wheelchair
Seated conveyance for mobility-impaired
mobility scooter · prosthetic limb · manual dexterity · ambulatory · power chair · mobility aid
paralysis
Loss of muscle function
- amputationSurgical limb removal
- cerebral palsyNeurological disorder impairing motor function
- muscular dystrophyGenetic muscle-wasting condition
multiple sclerosis · spina bifida · quadriplegia · paraplegia · hemiplegia · spinal cord injury · congenital · degenerative · chronic pain · arthritis
ramp
Sloped connecting surface
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- wheelchair liftDevice elevating mobility chairs
- accessible parkingReserved spaces for disabled drivers
accessible bathroom · wide doors · automatic doors · audio description · closed captioning · handrails · accessible seating · curb cut · grab bars · service animal
deafness
Lack of auditory function
- blindnessAbsence of vision
- low visionSignificant uncorrectable sight loss
- hard of hearingReduced auditory ability
deaf-blind · visual impairment · hearing loss · cochlear implant · guide dog · white cane · sign language · lip reading · hearing aid · screen reader
occupational therapy
Restoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
strength training · range of motion · outpatient · inpatient · orthopedic rehab · functional training · reconditioning
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, hearing impairment, amputees
- special educationspecial education, special ed, special needs, IEP, IEPs
- Special Needsspecial education, special needs, special ed, IEP, early intervention
- draft defermentsdraft deferment, deferment, draft exemption, military exemption, student deferment
- legal capacitylegal capacity, mental capacity, capacity, incapacity, competence
physical disabilityable-bodiedness
Physical fitness and capability
physical fitness · physical health · bodily integrity · athleticism · physical prowess
physical disabilitymental disability
Reduced intellectual capacity
cognitive disability · intellectual disability · developmental disability · learning disability · sensory disability
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