A. Definitions
Types of Disabilities
Disabilities may be labeled
and categorized in a variety of ways, the following is one way:
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Physical disabilities
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mobility impairments
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respiratory impairments
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Sensory disabilities
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visual impairments
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hearing impairments
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Mental disabilities
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emotional impairments
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social impairments
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Cognitive disabilities
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learning impairments
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attention deficitss
 "Developmental
Disabilities" are caused by impairments that occur during the years of
development (birth to age 18). The impairment can occur prenatally,
perinatally or postnatally. Disorders that may cause developmental
disabilities are chromosomal abnormalities, autism, cerebral palsy, fetal
alcohol syndrome, post-natal infections, birth anoxia, and epilepsy.
 "Acquired
disabilities" are caused by impairments sustained after the developmental
years, e.g., traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis,
and arthritis.
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