Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given...

Intellectual disability (ID), also known as general learning disability (in the United Kingdom), and formerly mental retardation (in the United States)...

Mental disability may refer to: Developmental disability, a chronic condition due to mental or physical impairments arising before adulthood Disabilities affecting...

Learning disability, learning disorder, or learning difficulty (British English) is a condition in the brain that causes difficulties comprehending or...

services, vehicles, or environments so as to be usable by people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible developments...

The disability rights movement is a global social movement that seeks to secure equal opportunities and equal rights for all people with disabilities. It...

Developmental disability is a diverse group of chronic conditions, comprising mental or physical impairments that arise before adulthood. Developmental...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) is a payroll tax-funded federal insurance program of the United States government. It is managed by...

A physical disability is a limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. Other physical disabilities include impairments...

Disability studies is an academic discipline that examines the meaning, nature, and consequences of disability. Initially, the field focused on the division...

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA (42 U.S.C. § 12101) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar...

anapirism, and disability discrimination) is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities (see also Sanism)...

with Disabilities is an international human rights treaty of the United Nations intended to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. Parties...

The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) was established by the British Labour government in 1999. At that time, the DRC was the UK's third equality commission...

Disability Pride Month occurs worldwide, usually in July. Disability Pride has evolved from a day of celebration to a month-long event. It originated in...

The disability flag, overcoming flag or Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a flag that represents people who have disabilities. It was...

Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability, or...

Disability benefits are a form of financial assistance or welfare designed to support disabled individuals who cannot work due to a chronic illness, disease...

Invisible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or non-visible disabilities (NVDs), are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. They...

Sexuality and disability is a topic regarding the sexual behavior and practices of people with disabilities. Like the general population, these individuals...

A disability pension is a form of pension given to those people who are permanently or temporarily unable to work due to a disability. An example of a...

dystrophy), developmental disabilities (such as autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities) and other disabilities. Disabled students are likely...

The social model of disability identifies systemic barriers, derogatory attitudes, and social exclusion (intentional or inadvertent), which make it difficult...

A reading disability is a condition in which a person displays difficulty reading. Examples of reading disabilities include developmental dyslexia and...

Disability Insurance, often called DI or disability income insurance, or income protection, is a form of insurance that insures the beneficiary's earned...

The intersection of disability and religion concerns the manner in which disabled people are treated within religious communities, the religious texts...

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a means-tested government-funded last resort income support paid for qualifying residents in the province...

This disability rights timeline lists events relating to the civil rights of people with disabilities in the United States of America, including court...

California State Disability Insurance (SDI or CASDI) is a statutory (state-regulated and state-audited) state disability program of the State of California...

a disability is defined as: "a person whose daily life or life in society is substantially limited over the long term due to a physical disability or...