A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations - AskJAN.org
WEBJAN provides the following A to Z listings by disability, topic, and limitation. This information is designed to help employers and individuals determine effective accommodations and comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You will find ADA information, accommodation ideas, and resources for additional information.
List of Disabilities: Impairments and Medical Conditions ...
WEBHere is a list of the most common medical impairments and conditions for which claimants (applicants) seek disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Some of the medical conditions have "listings" in Social Security's List of Impairments because they're qualifying disabilities (if you meet the criteria in the listing).
Types of disabilities - Accessibility
WEBA wide variety of disabilities affect individuals, and each requires its own assistance; the ability to recognize different types of disabilities helps with making proper accommodations. See below for information about different categories of disabilities.
Disability and Health Overview | CDC
WEBThere are many types of disabilities, such as those that affect a person’s: Vision; Movement; Thinking; Remembering; Learning; Communicating; Hearing; Mental health; Social relationships; Although “people with disabilities” sometimes refers to a single population, this is actually a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs.
Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEB3 days ago · Disability is part of being human. Almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life. An estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience significant disability. This number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence ...
Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.gov
WEBSome examples of disabilities include: Cancer. Diabetes. Post-traumatic stress disorder. HIV. Autism. Cerebral palsy. Deafness or hearing loss. Blindness or low vision. Epilepsy. Mobility disabilities such as those requiring the use of a wheelchair, walker, or cane. Intellectual disabilities. Major depressive disorder. Traumatic brain injury.
Disability | SSA - The United States Social Security Administration
WEBHome. Disability. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Learn how to apply. Who can get Disability. Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have: A disability or blindness, and. Enough work history.
Definition and Classification of Disability | UNICEF
WEBIt brings together the diverse models of disability and understands disability as a description of the situation of a person rather than as a characteristic of the person. Why you should get involved with the ICF. Using the ICF to conceptualise disability. How the ICF relates to inclusive education. How the ICF can be used to support the ...
Disability and Health - People with Disabilities | CDC
WEBThis web page provides information for people with disabilities about healthy living, safety, school, transitions, independent living, and finding support. Healthy Living. People with disabilities need health care and health programs for the same reasons anyone else does—to stay well, active, and a part of the community.
Disability - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMar 7, 2023 · Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. It results from the interaction between health conditions such as dementia, blindness or spinal cord injury, and a range of environmental and personal factors. An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today.
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