1. Disability
A disability is a physical, mental, sensory, or developmental condition that makes it harder for a person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them. Disabilities can be visible or invisible, and may be temporary, long-term, or permanent.
- People with disabilities may use wheelchairs, crutches, canes, hearing aids, or service animals.
- Accessible design is important, such as:
- Curb ramps and wide sidewalks.
- Audible signals at crosswalks.
- Reserved disabled parking spaces.
- Priority seating on public transport.
- Types of Disabilities:
- Intellectual/Cognitive - Affects learning, thinking, or decision-making (e.g., Down syndrome).
- Physical - Affects movement or mobility (e.g., paralysis, amputation).
- Sensory - Affects senses like sight or hearing (e.g., blindness, deafness).
- Mental Health - Affects emotional well-being (e.g., anxiety, depression).
- Developmental - Appears during early growth (e.g., autism, ADHD).