disability
/ˌdis-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē/
noun
a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions; also : impaired function or ability
an impairment (such as a chronic medical condition or injury) that prevents someone from engaging in gainful employment
an impairment (such as spina bifida) that results in serious functional limitations for a minor
Scientists have tentatively linked the reading disability known as dyslexia to a bevy of brain disturbances.
noun
any of various conditions (such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, blindness, or fragile X syndrome) that usually become apparent during infancy or childhood and are marked by delayed development or functional limitations especially in learning, language, communication, cognition, behavior, socialization, or mobility
Two to three babies in 1,000 have cerebral palsy (CP), making it one of the most common developmental disabilities.
noun
mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as in interpersonal communication, reasoning, or self-care) necessary for independent daily functioning and that has an onset before age 18