14 Questions
What is the definition of blindness?
The inability to distinguish darkness from bright light in either eye
How is low-vision defined?
Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 in the better eye with best possible corrections
What does hearing impairment refer to?
Partial or total inability to hear
What does 'deaf' mean in the context of hearing impairment?
Person having 70 dB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears
What is the general understanding of locomotor disability?
Problem in moving from one place to another related with bones, joints and muscles
What is 'hard of hearing' in the context of hearing impairment?
"Person having 60 dB to 70 dB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears
Which condition is characterized by significant limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior?
Intellectual Disability
Which condition affects communication and behavior, with symptoms generally appearing in the first two years of life?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Which condition is a disabling physical condition due to damage to the brain that occurs at or before birth?
Cerebral Palsy
Which group of conditions hampers a person’s ability to listen, think, speak, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations?
Specific Learning Disabilities
Which condition refers to a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life?
Mental Illness
Which condition is a group of disabling conditions arising out of laryngectomy or aphasia affecting speech and language due to organic or neurological causes?
Speech and Language Disability
Which condition is characterized by shorter than average body height?
Dwarfism
Which condition is incurable and life-long at present, with no available cure?
Dwarfism
Explore different types of disabilities, including blindness and low-vision, and their definitions. Learn about the conditions that affect a person's visual abilities.
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