disability
A health problem of the body or mind that makes it hard for someone to do some everyday things.
A physical, mental, or sensory condition that significantly restricts a person's ability to perform certain activities or interact with the world.
When the law says someone cannot have certain rights or do certain things.
The condition of being deprived of certain legal rights, powers, or privileges by law.
- Base: disability
- Plural: disabilities, disability
disability rights
1Rights of people with disabilities
The freedoms and protections that people with disabilities should have.
- The conference focused on advancing disability rights worldwide.
- She campaigns for stronger disability rights laws.
learning disability
1Condition affecting learning ability
A problem that makes it harder for someone to learn new things in the usual way.
- He was diagnosed with a learning disability in reading.
- Schools offer special support for children with learning disabilities.
mental disability
1Condition affecting mental functioning
A health problem that makes it hard for someone to think, understand, or remember things normally.
- He works with adults who have mental disabilities.
- Mental disabilities may require different types of support.
person with a disability
1Individual who has a disability
A person who has a health problem of the body or mind that makes some activities difficult.
- The program offers training for every person with a disability.
- As a person with a disability, she advocates for better public transport access.
physical disability
1Condition limiting body movement or function
A health problem that makes it hard to move or use the body normally.
- Her physical disability means she uses a wheelchair.
- Physical disabilities can result from accidents or illness.