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The Term 'Disability'

The Term 'Disability'. What does the term 'disability' mean?. There is no single definition accepted by everyone. If you attempt to define ‘disability’ you also have to define what is normal. This is harder than it seems. The idea of ‘disability’ is linked to culture and society.

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The Term 'Disability'

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  1. The Term 'Disability'

  2. What does the term 'disability' mean? • There is no single definition accepted by everyone. • If you attempt to define ‘disability’ you also have to define what is normal. • This is harder than it seems. • The idea of ‘disability’ is linked to culture and society. • Different cultures and societies have different ideas of what ‘disability’ is.

  3. What does the term 'disability' mean? • Governments and services use legal definitions of ‘disability’ to determine who is entitled to funding and services. Legal definitions: • emphasise the limitations placed on people because of barriers e.g. discrimination, access • recognise the rights of people with disabilities.

  4. What does the term 'disability' mean? • Everyone is an individual with many characteristics. • Some of those characteristics may arise from a disability.

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