Disability

Definition

Disability is a condition, either physical or mental, that significantly restricts an individual's ability to perform one or more major life activities. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, including impairments in mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, and emotional well-being.

Related terms

Accessibility: The design and availability of resources and environments that enable individuals with disabilities to have equal participation opportunities.

Inclusion: The practice of ensuring people with disabilities are fully integrated into society, schools, and workplaces with equal opportunities and resources.

Stigma:

A negative set of beliefs held by society about certain characteristics or groups of people, often leading to discrimination and exclusion