Disability

World Health Organisation

"Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments,

activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

An impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an

activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in

executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a

problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations."

Articles

Lessons from learning disabilities “My learning disabilities have actually prepared me well for a career in research.”	Thousands share invisible disability Using the hashtag #InvisiblyDisabledLooksLike, Twitter users across the world with hidden disabilities have been sharing pictures and stories to challenge society's perceptions.
Artists with disabilities showcase A group of artists with disabilities are preparing for their maiden art expo which will be held in Mullumbimby next month.	Passengers are faking disabilities AIRPORT workers see a spike in passengers using the tactic when security or boarding lines are busy.
Volunteer full of hope for children When people volunteer, they can change lives — including their own. Each week in Reason, we will highlight a volunteer’s story of giving back and how that selfless act was a true revelation. The volunteer project is a collaboration among the Times-Union, the University of North Florida, the United Way of Northeast Florida and HandsOn Jacksonville.	Disabilities and Halloween Why It's My Mission to Make Sure All Children with Disabilities Have a Happy Halloween
Euthanasia and disabilities For people with disabilities, Victoria's euthanasia debate can be particularly sensitive	Disabilities and voting Should people with severe mental disabilities be able to vote?
Students with Disabilities Study led by NYU researcher Leanna Stiefel looks at steps that education policymakers and practitioners can take “to make inclusion in fact feel … inclusive.”	Disability hate crimes Why disability hate crimes are woefully under-reported
workers walking and disabilties Nearly a third of US white-collar workers have a disability, a new study finds	'Critical lack of housing' 'Critical lack of housing' for women with disabilities fleeing domestic violence
Disability in the workplace Underemployment Negatively Affecting Mental Health of People with Disabilities	Disabilities and access to dying As people with disabilities we shouldn't be denied access to assisted dying
Neanderthals With Disabilities Neanderthals With Disabilities Survived Through Social Support	worse access to care Disabilities tied to worse access to care, poorer health
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