Disabled people What is disability? - A disability is any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or interact with the world around them. These conditions, or impairments, may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Impairments causing disability may be present from birth or occur during a person's lifetime. The World Health Organization proposes the following definition of disabilities:
- "Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations. Disability is thus not just a health problem. It is a complex phenomenon, reflecting the interaction between features of a person’s body and features of the society in which he or she lives."
- — World Health Organization, Disabilities
Should I say ‘disabled person’ or ‘person with a disability’? Finding Support For many people with disabilities and those who care for them, daily life may not be easy. Disabilities affect the entire family. Meeting the complex needs of a person with a disability can put families under a great deal of stress — emotional, financial, and sometimes even physical. However, finding resources, knowing what to expect, and planning for the future can greatly improve overall quality of life. If you have a disability or care for someone who does, it might be helpful to talk with other people who can relate to your experience. Famous disabled people in showbusiness - Robin Williams, a comedian and actor, was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and bipolar disorder as an adult. Before his untimely death, he also received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
- Daniel Radcliffe, suffers from dyspraxia, a neurological problem that impairs the organisation of movement.
- Christopher Reeve, almost synonymous with his Superman character, suffered a spinal cord injury while horse riding. He dedicated the remainder of his life to researching spinal cord injuries and inspired many people in his situation.
- Tom Cruise, the world-famous movie actor, is extremely dyslexic, which is classed as a learning disability.
- Elton John has struggled with epilepsy for years, but was indeed induced by the years of drug use.
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