Severe Health Condition

Disability - Disability refers to a physical, mental, or sensory impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, speaking, learning, or working. Disabilities can be congenital or acquired, temporary or permanent, and vary in severity. Various laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States, protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensure they have equal access to opportunities, services, and accommodations.

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Disability
Preferred Label
Severe Health Condition
Alternative Labels
Chronic Health Condition, Critical Health Condition, Critical Illness, Major Medical Condition
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Definition and Examples

Definition
Disability refers to a physical, mental, or sensory impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, speaking, learning, or working. Disabilities can be congenital or acquired, temporary or permanent, and vary in severity. Various laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States, protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensure they have equal access to opportunities, services, and accommodations.
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Translations

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Behinderung
pt-br
Deficiência
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Handicap
zh-cn
残疾
ja-jp
障害

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