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Disability is difficult to define and is no longer considered to be a characteristic defined simply by a medical condition alone. "Disability," is an umbrella term which encompasses a range of situations. The group often identified as, "People with Disabilities," is quite heterogenerous as individuals vary in their basic functional abilities and adaptation methods. They face different types of barriers to participation in school, work, as well as social activities. Disability may involve physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive or intellectual impairment, mental disorder (also known as psychiatric or psychosocial disability), or various types of chronic disease. A disability may occur during a person's lifetime or be present from birth. Many books on disability and disability rights point out that 'disabled' is an identity that one is not necessarily born with, as disabilities are more often acquired than congenital. Many people will develop disabilities at some point in their lives due to accidents, illness (physical, mental or emotional), or late-emerging effects of genetics. Current issues and debates surrounding disability include social and political rights, social inclusion and citizenship. In developed countries, the debate has moved beyond a concern about the perceived cost of maintaining dependent people with disabilities to an effort of finding effective ways to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in and contribute to society in all spheres of life. Disability Benefits Disability benefits, or disability pension, is a type of disability insurance provided by government agencies to people who are temporarily or permanently unable to work due to a disability. In the U.S., disability benefit is provided within the category of Supplemental Security Income, and in Canada, within the Canada Pension Plan. In other countries, disability benefit may be provided under Social security. Disability News and ArticlesClark's Nevus - Facts and Information Alport Syndrome - Facts and Information AMA, AARP and MOAA Call for Passage of House Medicare Reform Bill David Cameron on Autism - UK Autism Foundation Ultrasound Enhances Noninvasive Down Syndrome Tests Senate Health Bill Raises Taxes on Families of Special Needs Children Study of Vietnam-Era Women Veterans GettingHired Announces Additional Funding for Disability Employment Growth FREE Drug Discount Card Raises Funds for Disabled Veterans | Body Vibration Exercise Machine Noblerex K-1
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Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations according to a new UCLA study. This section covers ADA, DDA, accessibility, disability facts and statistics, and information relating to service animals, caregivers, and disability awareness programs. Our section on Child Disability Information covers specific childhood disabilities and disorders including education and information regarding disability in infants, toddlers, children, and youths.
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Disabled or disability sports are played by persons with a disability, including physical and intellectual disabilities. Many of these are based on existing sports but modified to meet the needs of persons with a disabilities, they are also referred to as adapted sports. However, not all disabled sports are adapted, several sports that have been specifically created for persons with a disability have no equivalent in able-bodied sports. Major events in Disability Sports include the Paralympic Games, Deaflympics, and Special Olympics.