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Define impairment, disability, and handicap, and provide an example of each.
Define impairment, disability, and handicap, and provide an example of each.
Impairment refers to any loss or abnormality of physiological, psychological or anatomical structure or function. For example, a person with a broken arm has a physical impairment. Disability is a restriction or lack of ability resulting from impairment to perform an activity in the manner considered normal for a human being. For example, a person with a broken arm may have a disability in performing certain activities that require the use of both arms. Handicap is a disadvantage for an individual resulting from an impairment that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role considered normal. For example, a person with a broken arm may have a handicap in fulfilling the duties of their job that require the use of both arms.
What are some causes of disability?
What are some causes of disability?
Disability can be caused by genetic factors, environmental factors, childhood diseases, and inaccessible environments.
What are the societal, environmental, and systemic barriers that cause disability?
What are the societal, environmental, and systemic barriers that cause disability?
Society, environment, and systemic barriers that cause disability include inaccessible infrastructure, lack of appropriate medical care, inadequate educational opportunities, and social exclusion.
What is auditory processing disorder, and how does it affect individuals?
What is auditory processing disorder, and how does it affect individuals?
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What is visual impairment, and what are its two categories?
What is visual impairment, and what are its two categories?
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What is hearing impairment, and what are its two categories?
What is hearing impairment, and what are its two categories?
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Is disability a punishment from God or a form of personal punishment? Why or why not?
Is disability a punishment from God or a form of personal punishment? Why or why not?
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Study Notes
- Impairment refers to any loss or abnormality of physiological, psychological or anatomical structure or function.
- Disability is a restriction or lack of ability resulting from impairment to perform an activity in the manner considered normal for a human being.
- Handicap is a disadvantage for an individual resulting from an impairment that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role considered normal.
- Disability is caused by societal, environmental, and systemic barriers.
- Disability is not a punishment from God or a form of personal punishment.
- Genetic causes, environmental factors, childhood diseases, and inaccessible environments can cause disability.
- Visual impairment includes blindness and low vision.
- Hearing impairment includes hard of hearing and deafness.
- Auditory Processing Disorder affects how sound is processed or interpreted by the brain.
- Individuals with APD have difficulty recognizing subtle differences between sounds in words.
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Test your knowledge on impairment, disability, and handicap with this informative quiz. Learn about the causes of disability and how it can affect individuals, as well as the different types of impairments such as visual and hearing impairments. Additionally, explore the concept of auditory processing disorder and how it impacts sound recognition. Challenge yourself and discover the essential terms and concepts related to disability and impairment.
