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Physical disability. A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. [1] Other physical disabilities include impairments which limit other facets of daily living, such as respiratory disorders, blindness, epilepsy [2] and sleep disorders .
The development of disability arts in the U.S. is also tied to several non-profit organizations such as Creative Growth in Oakland, California, that serves adult artists with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development, gallery exhibition and representation and a social ...
S. List of people with schizophrenia. List of stutterers. Categories: People with disabilities. Disability-related lists. Lists of people by physical attribute. Lists of people by medical condition.
Graham Edwards, member of the House of Representatives (lost both legs during the Vietnam War) John Hyde, member of the House of Representatives (lost an arm in a farming accident) George Maxwell, member of the House of Representatives (deteriorating eyesight, eventually went blind) Gregor McGregor, senator for South Australia (deteriorating ...
1889 – Ugly laws were enacted in Denver, Colorado and Lincoln, Nebraska in 1889. 1894 – An ugly law was enacted in Columbus, Ohio in 1894. 1891 – An ugly law was enacted for the state of Pennsylvania in 1891. This law contained language applying to cognitive disability as well as physical disability.
Disability. 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. [ 1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Disabilities can be present from birth or ...
Disability Pride Month takes place in July. "July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society," Dilworth ...
Developmental disability is a diverse group of chronic conditions, comprising mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood. Developmental disabilities cause individuals living with them many difficulties in certain areas of life, especially in "language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living". [ 1]