Disability and Rehabilitation

Mental illness is a disorder that affects a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior. It is not considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis and back pain, are the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 1 billion people.

The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is a widely used assessment tool that evaluates a person's functional abilities in six areas: self-care, sphincter control, transfers, locomotion, communication, and social cognition.

The primary goal of rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities is to improve their functional abilities, enabling them to perform activities of daily living and participate in society.

A screen reader is an assistive technology device that reads aloud the text and other information displayed on a computer screen, enabling individuals with visual impairments to access digital content.

Accommodation refers to the process of making changes to the environment or tasks to make them more accessible and usable for individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law in the United States that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation, and other areas.

Community-based rehabilitation refers to the process of providing ongoing support and services to individuals with disabilities in their own communities, enabling them to live independently and participate in community activities.

Occupational therapy focuses on improving a person's ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and cooking, through the use of adaptive techniques and equipment.

Vocational rehabilitation is a process that helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment through a variety of services, including job training, job placement, and support services.

Hearing aids are assistive technology devices that amplify sound and improve hearing ability in individuals with hearing impairments.

Special education refers to the process of providing specialized education and support services to students with disabilities to help them achieve their full potential.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on improving a person's cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving, by changing their negative thoughts and behaviors.

Independent living skills training focuses on helping individuals with disabilities develop the skills necessary to live independently, such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and managing medications.

Wheelchairs are assistive technology devices that provide mobility for individuals with lower extremity disabilities.