Types of Disabilities

Cerebral palsy is a physical disability that affects movement and coordination.

Deafness is a sensory disability that affects hearing.

Intellectual disability is a cognitive disability that affects intellectual functioning.

Depression is a mental health disability that affects mood and behavior.

Autism is a developmental disability that affects social and communication skills.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and writing skills.

Speech impairment is a communication disability that affects the ability to produce speech sounds.

Paralysis is a mobility disability that affects the ability to move.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can lead to disability if not properly managed.

A wheelchair is a type of assistive technology that can help people with mobility disabilities to move around.

Flexible work hours are a type of accommodation that can be made for people with disabilities in the workplace to allow them to work around their disability.

Personal care assistance is a type of support service that can be provided to people with disabilities to help them with activities of daily living.

The National Council on Disability is a type of advocacy organization that works to promote the rights of people with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act is a type of legislation that protects the rights of people with disabilities.