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22q13 deletion syndrome
22q13 Deletion Syndrome (spoken as twenty two q one three), also known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, is a genetic disorder caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 22.
22q13 Deletion Syndrome (spoken as twenty two q one three), also known as Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, is a genetic disorder caused by a microdeletion on chromosome 22.
Able-bodied
Able-bodied refers, in law, to an individual's physical or mental capacity for gainful employment or military service, and it is in this sense that the term is also used regarding eligibility fo...
Able-bodied refers, in law, to an individual's physical or mental capacity for gainful employment or military service, and it is in this sense that the term is also used regarding eligibility fo...
Ableism
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Access Pass
The Access Pass is a card provided at no charge by the United States Federal Government to people with a permanent disability.
The Access Pass is a card provided at no charge by the United States Federal Government to people with a permanent disability.
Accessibility
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible.
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible.
Accessible toilet
An accessible toilet is a special toilet designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities.
An accessible toilet is a special toilet designed to accommodate people with physical disabilities.
Acoustic wayfinding
Acoustic wayfinding is the practice of using the auditory system to orient oneself and navigate physical space.
Acoustic wayfinding is the practice of using the auditory system to orient oneself and navigate physical space.
Adaptive recreation
Adaptive Recreation is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities.
Adaptive Recreation is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities.
Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements, frequent laughter or smiling, and usually a hap...
Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements, frequent laughter or smiling, and usually a hap...
Anosognosia
Anosognosia /ano·sog·no·sia/ (an-o″so-no´zhah) is a condition in which a person who suffers disability seems unaware of the existence of his or her disability.
Anosognosia /ano·sog·no·sia/ (an-o″so-no´zhah) is a condition in which a person who suffers disability seems unaware of the existence of his or her disability.
Apraxia of speech
Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder affecting an individual's ability to translate conscious speech plans into motor plans and is caused by illness or injury in adults.
Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder affecting an individual's ability to translate conscious speech plans into motor plans and is caused by illness or injury in adults.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology or adaptive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process use...
Assistive technology or adaptive technology is an umbrella term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and also includes the process use...
Assistive Technology Industry Association
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers and providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services, fo...
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization of manufacturers, sellers and providers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services, fo...
Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World
The Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World was founded in Liechtenstein in 1956.
The Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World was founded in Liechtenstein in 1956.
Attraction to disability
Attraction to disability is a sexualised interest of people in the appearance, sensation and experience of disability.
Attraction to disability is a sexualised interest of people in the appearance, sensation and experience of disability.
ATWiki
The ATWiki is an online collaborative wiki on assistive technology and related disabilities.
The ATWiki is an online collaborative wiki on assistive technology and related disabilities.
Auditory integration training
Auditory integration training (AIT) is a procedure pioneered in France by Guy Bérard, who promoted it as a cure for clinical depression and suicidal tendencies, along with what he said were very...
Auditory integration training (AIT) is a procedure pioneered in France by Guy Bérard, who promoted it as a cure for clinical depression and suicidal tendencies, along with what he said were very...
Auditory neuropathy
Auditory neuropathy is a variety of hearing loss in which the outer hair cells within the cochlea are present and functional, but sound information is not faithfully transmitted to the auditory ...
Auditory neuropathy is a variety of hearing loss in which the outer hair cells within the cochlea are present and functional, but sound information is not faithfully transmitted to the auditory ...
Auditory-verbal therapy
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Auditory-verbal therapy is a method for teaching deaf children to listen and speak using their residual hearing in addition to the constant use of amplification devices such as hearing aids, FM ...
Augmentative and alternative communication
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an umbrella term that encompasses methods of communication for those with impairments or restrictions on the production or comprehension of s...
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an umbrella term that encompasses methods of communication for those with impairments or restrictions on the production or comprehension of s...
Autism National Committee
The Autism National Committee (known also as AUTCOM or AutCom) is an American advocacy association of autistic people and their allies.
The Autism National Committee (known also as AUTCOM or AutCom) is an American advocacy association of autistic people and their allies.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder or bipolar affective disorder, historically known as manic-depressive disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the...
Bipolar disorder or bipolar affective disorder, historically known as manic-depressive disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the...
Borderline intellectual functioning
Borderline intellectual functioning is a categorization of intelligence wherein a person has below average cognitive ability, but the deficit is not as severe as mental retardation.
Borderline intellectual functioning is a categorization of intelligence wherein a person has below average cognitive ability, but the deficit is not as severe as mental retardation.
BrowseAloud
BrowseAloud is assistive technology that adds text-to-speech functionality to websites.
BrowseAloud is assistive technology that adds text-to-speech functionality to websites.
Brunnstrom Approach
The Brunnstrom Approach, developed by the Swedish physical therapist Signe Signe Brunnstrom, emphasises the synergetic pattern of movement which develops during recovery from hemiplegia.
The Brunnstrom Approach, developed by the Swedish physical therapist Signe Signe Brunnstrom, emphasises the synergetic pattern of movement which develops during recovery from hemiplegia.
Camp Courageous (Ohio)
Camp Courageous is a summer camp facility located in Whitehouse, Ohio.
Camp Courageous is a summer camp facility located in Whitehouse, Ohio.
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Good Days and Special Times, commonly called "Camp Good Days", is a residential summer camp which provides summer camping experiences for children, adults and families whose lives h...
Camp Good Days and Special Times, commonly called "Camp Good Days", is a residential summer camp which provides summer camping experiences for children, adults and families whose lives h...
Camp John Marc
Camp John Marc is a year-round therapy camp located in Meridian, Texas (85 miles southwest of Dallas) for Texas-area children with chronic illnesses/major physical disabilities such as Muscular ...
Camp John Marc is a year-round therapy camp located in Meridian, Texas (85 miles southwest of Dallas) for Texas-area children with chronic illnesses/major physical disabilities such as Muscular ...
Care programme approach
Care Programme Approach (CPA) is a United Kingdom system of delivering community services to those with mental illness.
Care Programme Approach (CPA) is a United Kingdom system of delivering community services to those with mental illness.
Case management (mental health)
Case management is the coordination of community services for mental health patients by allocating a professional to be responsible for the assessment of need and implementation of care plans.
Case management is the coordination of community services for mental health patients by allocating a professional to be responsible for the assessment of need and implementation of care plans.
Catalan Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Catalan Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Associació Catalana de Cecs i Disminuïts Visuals - ACCDV), with headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), is a non-profit organization, regi...
The Catalan Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Associació Catalana de Cecs i Disminuïts Visuals - ACCDV), with headquarters in Barcelona (Spain), is a non-profit organization, regi...
Catastrophic schizophrenia
In psychiatry, catastrophic schizophrenia or schizocaria is a rare and acute form of schizophrenia leading directly to a severe and unremitting chronic psychosis (the long term occurrence ...
In psychiatry, catastrophic schizophrenia or schizocaria is a rare and acute form of schizophrenia leading directly to a severe and unremitting chronic psychosis (the long term occurrence ...
Causes of schizophrenia
The causes of schizophrenia have been the subject of much debate, with various factors proposed and discounted or modified.
The causes of schizophrenia have been the subject of much debate, with various factors proposed and discounted or modified.
CEN/CENELEC Guide 6
CEN/CENELEC Guide 6: Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities is a document for participants in standardisation activities at CEN a...
CEN/CENELEC Guide 6: Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities is a document for participants in standardisation activities at CEN a...
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of b...
Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term encompassing a group of non-progressive, non-contagious motor conditions that cause physical disability in human development, chiefly in the various areas of b...
Challenging behaviour
Challenging behaviour is defined as "culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or ...
Challenging behaviour is defined as "culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or ...
Child disability allowance
A child disability allowance is a payment made by the government to the parent or guardian of a seriously disabled child who incurs regular costs by having a disability.
A child disability allowance is a payment made by the government to the parent or guardian of a seriously disabled child who incurs regular costs by having a disability.
Children of a Lesser God
Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 romantic drama film that tells the story of a speech teacher at a school for deaf students who falls in love with a deaf woman who also works there.
Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 romantic drama film that tells the story of a speech teacher at a school for deaf students who falls in love with a deaf woman who also works there.
Circle of friends (disability)
The Circle of Friends approach is a method designed to increase the socialization and inclusion of a disabled person with their peers.
The Circle of Friends approach is a method designed to increase the socialization and inclusion of a disabled person with their peers.
Community-based rehabilitation
The aim of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is to help people with disabilities, by establishing community-based programs for social integration, equalization of opportunities, and rehabilit...
The aim of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) is to help people with disabilities, by establishing community-based programs for social integration, equalization of opportunities, and rehabilit...
Cornerstone Community Care
Cornerstone Community Care, more commonly known simply as Cornerstone, is a Scottish charity and social enterprise that provides support and care for adults and children with disabilities and ot...
Cornerstone Community Care, more commonly known simply as Cornerstone, is a Scottish charity and social enterprise that provides support and care for adults and children with disabilities and ot...
DAISY Digital Talking Book
DAISY is a technical standard for digital audio books, periodicals and computerized text.
DAISY is a technical standard for digital audio books, periodicals and computerized text.
Dancing Wheels Company
The Dancing Wheels Company is a professional dance company based in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Dancing Wheels Company is a professional dance company based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Deaf culture
Deaf culture describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages ...
Deaf culture describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages ...
Deafblindness
Deafblindness is the condition of little or no useful sight and little or no useful hearing.
Deafblindness is the condition of little or no useful sight and little or no useful hearing.
Deafness
Deafness, or hearing impairment, is a partial or total inability to hear where the ability would usually be expected.
Deafness, or hearing impairment, is a partial or total inability to hear where the ability would usually be expected.
Deep dyslexia
Deep dyslexia is a form of alexia that disrupts reading processes that were functioning normally before the individual suffered a head trauma to the dominant hemisphere.
Deep dyslexia is a form of alexia that disrupts reading processes that were functioning normally before the individual suffered a head trauma to the dominant hemisphere.
Design for All (in ICT)
Design for All in the context of information technology is the conscious and systematic effort to proactively apply principles, methods and tools to promote universal design in computer-related ...
Design for All in the context of information technology is the conscious and systematic effort to proactively apply principles, methods and tools to promote universal design in computer-related ...
Developmental disability
Developmental disability is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe lifelong disabilities attributable to mental or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18.
Developmental disability is a term used in the United States and Canada to describe lifelong disabilities attributable to mental or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18.
Diane Pretty
Diane Pretty (15 November 1958 - 11 May 2002) was a British woman from Luton who became notable after being the focus of a debate about the laws of euthanasia in United Kingdom during the early ...
Diane Pretty (15 November 1958 - 11 May 2002) was a British woman from Luton who became notable after being the focus of a debate about the laws of euthanasia in United Kingdom during the early ...
Direct support professional
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /her community...
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /her community...
Disability
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.
A disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these.
Disability Determination Services
Disability Determination Services, commonly called DDS, are state agencies, funded by the United States Federal Government.
Disability Determination Services, commonly called DDS, are state agencies, funded by the United States Federal Government.
Disability etiquette
Disability etiquette is a term describing guidelines dealing specifically with how to approach people with disabilities.
Disability etiquette is a term describing guidelines dealing specifically with how to approach people with disabilities.
Disability fraud
Disability fraud is the receipt of payment intended for the disabled from a government agency or private insurance company by one who should not be receiving them or the receipt of a higher amou...
Disability fraud is the receipt of payment intended for the disabled from a government agency or private insurance company by one who should not be receiving them or the receipt of a higher amou...
Disability hate crime
Disability hate crime is hate crime arising from the hostility of the perpetrator towards the disability, or perceived disability, of the victim, or because of their perceived connection to disa...
Disability hate crime is hate crime arising from the hostility of the perpetrator towards the disability, or perceived disability, of the victim, or because of their perceived connection to disa...
Disability in Sierra Leone
Disability in Sierra Leone – According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10% of the world’s population experience some form of disability or impairment.
Disability in Sierra Leone – According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10% of the world’s population experience some form of disability or impairment.
Disability in the arts
Disability in the arts is an aspect within various arts disciplines of inclusive practices involving disability, and manifests itself in the output and mission of some stage and modern dance per...
Disability in the arts is an aspect within various arts disciplines of inclusive practices involving disability, and manifests itself in the output and mission of some stage and modern dance per...
Disability pension
A disability pension is a form of pension given to those people who are permanently or temporarily unable to work due to a disability.
A disability pension is a form of pension given to those people who are permanently or temporarily unable to work due to a disability.
Disability robot
A disability robot is a robot designed to help people who have physical disabilities that impede with daily tasks.
A disability robot is a robot designed to help people who have physical disabilities that impede with daily tasks.
Disability studies
Disability studies is a relatively new interdisciplinary academic field focusing on the roles of people with disabilities in history, literature, social policy, law, architecture, and other disc...
Disability studies is a relatively new interdisciplinary academic field focusing on the roles of people with disabilities in history, literature, social policy, law, architecture, and other disc...
Disability-adjusted life year
The disability-adjusted life year is a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability or early death.
The disability-adjusted life year is a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability or early death.
Disabled Peoples' International
Disabled Peoples' International, (DPI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) headquartered in Canada and with regional offices in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Afric...
Disabled Peoples' International, (DPI) is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) headquartered in Canada and with regional offices in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Afric...
Disabled students allowance
The Disabled Students Allowance is a Government grant in the United Kingdom available to students in Higher Education, originally established by the Department for Education and Skills.
The Disabled Students Allowance is a Government grant in the United Kingdom available to students in Higher Education, originally established by the Department for Education and Skills.
Disorganized schizophrenia
Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as foldermenia is a subtype of schizophrenia as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV code 295.10.
Disorganized schizophrenia, also known as foldermenia is a subtype of schizophrenia as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV code 295.10.
Dogs for the Disabled
Dogs for the Disabled is a UK-based charity training and providing accredited assistance dogs to children and adults with impaired mobility due to physical disabilities.
Dogs for the Disabled is a UK-based charity training and providing accredited assistance dogs to children and adults with impaired mobility due to physical disabilities.
Double "H" Ranch
The Double H Ranch, co-founded in 1992 by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illn...
The Double H Ranch, co-founded in 1992 by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illn...
Dreams for Kids
Dreams for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1989.The organization empowers at-risk youth and those with disabilities through a variety of programs.
Dreams for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1989.The organization empowers at-risk youth and those with disabilities through a variety of programs.
Dubowitz syndrome
Dubowitz syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by microcephaly, growth retardation and a characteristic facial appearance (small, round, triangular shaped with a pointed, receding ch...
Dubowitz syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by microcephaly, growth retardation and a characteristic facial appearance (small, round, triangular shaped with a pointed, receding ch...
DynaVox
DynaVox Mayer-Johnson is a US-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of speech generating devices headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
DynaVox Mayer-Johnson is a US-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of speech generating devices headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dysarthria
Dysarthria ('dys' meaning 'having a problem with'; 'arthr' meaning 'articulating') is a motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury of the motor component of the motor-speech system...
Dysarthria ('dys' meaning 'having a problem with'; 'arthr' meaning 'articulating') is a motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury of the motor component of the motor-speech system...
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with p...
Dysmetria
Dysmetria (difficult to measure) refers to a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye.
Dysmetria (difficult to measure) refers to a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye.
Emotional and/or behavioral disability
An emotional and/or behavioral disabiltiy is a disability that impacts a person's ability to effectively recognize, interpret and express fundamental emotions.
An emotional and/or behavioral disabiltiy is a disability that impacts a person's ability to effectively recognize, interpret and express fundamental emotions.
Endeavour Foundation
Endeavour Foundation is non-Government, not-for-profit organisation based in Queensland, Australia that provides services and support for people with disabilities and their families.
Endeavour Foundation is non-Government, not-for-profit organisation based in Queensland, Australia that provides services and support for people with disabilities and their families.
Environmental control device
An environmental control system is a form of electronic assistive technology which enables people with significant disabilities to independently access equipment in their environment e.g. home o...
An environmental control system is a form of electronic assistive technology which enables people with significant disabilities to independently access equipment in their environment e.g. home o...
Epidemiology of schizophrenia
By using precise method in its diagnosis and a large, representative populations, the incidence rate of schizophrenia seems consistent across the world for the last half-century.
By using precise method in its diagnosis and a large, representative populations, the incidence rate of schizophrenia seems consistent across the world for the last half-century.
Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The Equality Act 2010 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom.
European Platform for Rehabilitation
The European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR) is a network of European providers of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups.
The European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR) is a network of European providers of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups.
European Year of People with Disabilities
The year 2003 was designated the European Year of People with Disabilities (EYPD) by the European Commission.
The year 2003 was designated the European Year of People with Disabilities (EYPD) by the European Commission.
Exceptional education
Exceptional Education, also known as Exceptional Student Education (ESE), usually refers to both the education of gifted / talented children and children with physical or mental disabilities.
Exceptional Education, also known as Exceptional Student Education (ESE), usually refers to both the education of gifted / talented children and children with physical or mental disabilities.
Exceptional Family Member Program
The Exceptional Family Member Program or EFMP is a mandatory U.S. Department of Defense enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and...
The Exceptional Family Member Program or EFMP is a mandatory U.S. Department of Defense enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and...
Extended Care Health Option
The Extended Care Health Option or ECHO is a supplemental coverage program offered by TRICARE to dependents of members of the Uniformed services of the United States with a qualifying disa...
The Extended Care Health Option or ECHO is a supplemental coverage program offered by TRICARE to dependents of members of the Uniformed services of the United States with a qualifying disa...
Extension Scouting
Extension Scouting is a programme within Scouting which caters for young people with special needs.
Extension Scouting is a programme within Scouting which caters for young people with special needs.
Family Movement
The Family Movement, also known in the past as the Parent Movement, is an arm of the disability rights movement, a larger social movement.
The Family Movement, also known in the past as the Parent Movement, is an arm of the disability rights movement, a larger social movement.
Feeble-minded
The term feeble-minded was used from the late nineteenth century in Great Britain, Europe and the United States to refer to a specific type of "mental deficiency".
The term feeble-minded was used from the late nineteenth century in Great Britain, Europe and the United States to refer to a specific type of "mental deficiency".
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) describes a continuum of permanent birth defects caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, which includes, but is not limited to fetal a...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) describes a continuum of permanent birth defects caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, which includes, but is not limited to fetal a...
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a pattern of mental and physical defects that can develop in a fetus in association with high levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a pattern of mental and physical defects that can develop in a fetus in association with high levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal-state program in the U.S. state of Florida that provides services to people who have physical or mental disabilities to help them prepa...
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal-state program in the U.S. state of Florida that provides services to people who have physical or mental disabilities to help them prepa...
Foundation for Active Rehabilitation
Foundation for Active Rahabilitation (Fundacja Aktywnej Rehabilitacji) (FAR) is a non-profit Polish organization of social and professional rehabilitation of disabled people after spinal cord in...
Foundation for Active Rahabilitation (Fundacja Aktywnej Rehabilitacji) (FAR) is a non-profit Polish organization of social and professional rehabilitation of disabled people after spinal cord in...
Fragile X syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS), Martin–Bell syndrome, or Escalante's syndrome (more commonly used in South American countries), is a genetic syndrome that is the most common known si...
Fragile X syndrome (FXS), Martin–Bell syndrome, or Escalante's syndrome (more commonly used in South American countries), is a genetic syndrome that is the most common known si...
Functional capacity evaluation
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated to function in a variety of circumstances (most oft...
A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated to function in a variety of circumstances (most oft...
Functional diversity
Functional diversity is a politically and socially correct term for special needs, disability, impairment and handicap, which began to be used in Argentina in scientific writing, at the initiati...
Functional diversity is a politically and socially correct term for special needs, disability, impairment and handicap, which began to be used in Argentina in scientific writing, at the initiati...
GMS syndrome
Gms syndrome is a syndrome characterised by goniodysgenesis, mental deficiency, and short stature.
Gms syndrome is a syndrome characterised by goniodysgenesis, mental deficiency, and short stature.
Group home
A group home is a private residence designed to serve children or adults with chronic disabilities.
A group home is a private residence designed to serve children or adults with chronic disabilities.
Handicapism
Handicapism is a term of sociological terminology, which describes a theory and a set of practices, to promote unequal and unfair treatment, discrimination and oppression of peoples with apparen...
Handicapism is a term of sociological terminology, which describes a theory and a set of practices, to promote unequal and unfair treatment, discrimination and oppression of peoples with apparen...
Hear and Now
Hear and Now is a 2007 documentary film by Irene Taylor Brodsky, winning awards in 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival and the Heartland Film Festival; and garnering a Peabody Award in 2008.
Hear and Now is a 2007 documentary film by Irene Taylor Brodsky, winning awards in 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival and the Heartland Film Festival; and garnering a Peabody Award in 2008.
Hearing impairment
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Deafness is a condition wherein the ability to detect certain frequencies of sound is completely or partially impaired.
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia /he.mə.pliː.dʒiə/ is total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body.
Hemiplegia /he.mə.pliː.dʒiə/ is total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body.
Hoople (mobility aid)
A Hoople is a hoop-shaped mobility aid used by some blind and visually impaired people, and was designed to help them navigate their way over rough terrain or in a rural environment.
A Hoople is a hoop-shaped mobility aid used by some blind and visually impaired people, and was designed to help them navigate their way over rough terrain or in a rural environment.
Housing association
Housing associations in the United Kingdom are independent not-for-profit bodies that provide low-cost "social housing" for people in housing need.
Housing associations in the United Kingdom are independent not-for-profit bodies that provide low-cost "social housing" for people in housing need.
IDEA Fairness Restoration Act
The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act is an American legislative proposal first introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 14, 2007 as H.R.4188.
The IDEA Fairness Restoration Act is an American legislative proposal first introduced in the United States House of Representatives on November 14, 2007 as H.R.4188.
Idiot
An idiot, dolt, or dullard is a mentally deficient person, or someone who acts in a self-defeating or significantly counterproductive way.
An idiot, dolt, or dullard is a mentally deficient person, or someone who acts in a self-defeating or significantly counterproductive way.
In the Land of the Deaf
In the Land of the Deaf is the English title of a French documentary (Le Pays des sourds) created and produced by Nicolas Philibert in 1992.
In the Land of the Deaf is the English title of a French documentary (Le Pays des sourds) created and produced by Nicolas Philibert in 1992.
INAS World Football Championships
The INAS World Football Championship is an international association football (soccer) competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities (also known as mental retardation).
The INAS World Football Championship is an international association football (soccer) competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities (also known as mental retardation).
Inclusion (disability rights)
Inclusion is a term used by people with disabilities and other disability rights advocates for the idea that all people should freely, openly and without pity accommodate any person with a disab...
Inclusion is a term used by people with disabilities and other disability rights advocates for the idea that all people should freely, openly and without pity accommodate any person with a disab...
Inclusion (education)
Inclusion in education is an approach to educating students with special educational needs.
Inclusion in education is an approach to educating students with special educational needs.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a United States federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to ...
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a United States federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to ...
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, also known as ICF, is a classification of the health components of functioning and disability.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, also known as ICF, is a classification of the health components of functioning and disability.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
International Year of Disabled Persons
The year 1981 was proclaimed the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations.
The year 1981 was proclaimed the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations.
Invisible disability
Invisible disabilities are disabilities that are not immediately apparent.
Invisible disabilities are disabilities that are not immediately apparent.
J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (www.jirdc.org) is a state government institution in Morganton, NC. The Riddle Center provides treatment and care for persons with mental retardation.
The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center (www.jirdc.org) is a state government institution in Morganton, NC. The Riddle Center provides treatment and care for persons with mental retardation.
James Charlton (activist)
James I. Charlton is an American author, disability rights activist, and Executive Vice President of Access Living in Chicago.
James I. Charlton is an American author, disability rights activist, and Executive Vice President of Access Living in Chicago.
John O'Brien (human services thinker)
John O'Brien is a leading thinker who has written widely in the field of disability.
John O'Brien is a leading thinker who has written widely in the field of disability.
Journal of Literary Disability
The Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies (JLCDS) focuses on cultural and especially literary representations of disability.
The Journal of Literary & Cultural Disability Studies (JLCDS) focuses on cultural and especially literary representations of disability.
Kennedy's disease
Kennedy's disease (KD) or X-linked Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy or Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA) or X-Linked Bulbo-Spinal Atrophy is an X-linked recessive, slow pro...
Kennedy's disease (KD) or X-linked Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy or Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA) or X-Linked Bulbo-Spinal Atrophy is an X-linked recessive, slow pro...
Knee brace
Knee orthosis is a brace worn to strengthen the knee.
Knee orthosis is a brace worn to strengthen the knee.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a guide dog training school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a guide dog training school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Learning disability
Learning disability is a classification including several disorders in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors.
Learning disability is a classification including several disorders in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors.
Lekotek
Lekotek, Swedish for "play library" is an international program to lend Assistive Technology, toys and expertise to disabled children.
Lekotek, Swedish for "play library" is an international program to lend Assistive Technology, toys and expertise to disabled children.
Lennard J. Davis
Lennard J. Davis, a nationally and internationally known American specialist in disability studies, is Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of A...
Lennard J. Davis, a nationally and internationally known American specialist in disability studies, is Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of A...
Limp
A limp is a type of asymmetric abnormality of the gait.
A limp is a type of asymmetric abnormality of the gait.
Lives Worth Living
Lives Worth Living is a 2011 documentary film directed and produced by Eric Neudel, and broadcast by PBS through ITVS, as part of the Independent Lens series.
Lives Worth Living is a 2011 documentary film directed and produced by Eric Neudel, and broadcast by PBS through ITVS, as part of the Independent Lens series.
Low back pain
Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Low back pain or lumbago is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
Lymphedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
Machado–Joseph disease
Machado–Joseph disease (MJD) or Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is a rare autosomal, dominantly inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive cerebellar ataxia, which re...
Machado–Joseph disease (MJD) or Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is a rare autosomal, dominantly inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive cerebellar ataxia, which re...
Matching Person & Technology Model
The Matching Person & Technology Model organizes influences on the successful use of a variety of technologies: Assistive Technology, Educational Technology, and those used in the workplace, sch...
The Matching Person & Technology Model organizes influences on the successful use of a variety of technologies: Assistive Technology, Educational Technology, and those used in the workplace, sch...
Mechanisms of schizophrenia
The underlying mechanisms of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of the processes of thinking and of emotional responsiveness, are complex.
The underlying mechanisms of schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of the processes of thinking and of emotional responsiveness, are complex.
Medical model of disability
The medical model of disability is a sociopolitical model by which illness or disability, being the result of a physical condition, and which is intrinsic to the individual, may reduce the indiv...
The medical model of disability is a sociopolitical model by which illness or disability, being the result of a physical condition, and which is intrinsic to the individual, may reduce the indiv...
Mental disorder
A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological pattern, potentially reflected in behavior, that is generally associated with distress or disability, and which is not considered par...
A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological pattern, potentially reflected in behavior, that is generally associated with distress or disability, and which is not considered par...
Micro-enterprise
A micro-enterprise is a type of small business, often registered, having five or fewer employees and requiring seed capital of not more than $35,000.
A micro-enterprise is a type of small business, often registered, having five or fewer employees and requiring seed capital of not more than $35,000.
Mobility aids
Mobility aids are devices designed to assist walking or otherwise improve the mobility of people with a mobility impairment.
Mobility aids are devices designed to assist walking or otherwise improve the mobility of people with a mobility impairment.
Modified Rankin Scale
The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke, and it has become the ...
The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) is a commonly used scale for measuring the degree of disability or dependence in the daily activities of people who have suffered a stroke, and it has become the ...
Morgan independence
The Morgan Independence is a mobility aid created by Hopkins Morgan Mobility Systems Ltd.
The Morgan Independence is a mobility aid created by Hopkins Morgan Mobility Systems Ltd.
Moron (psychology)
Moron is a term once used in psychology to denote mild mental retardation.
Moron is a term once used in psychology to denote mild mental retardation.
Motability
Motability is a United Kingdom scheme which enables disabled people to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter by using their Government-funded mobility allowances.
Motability is a United Kingdom scheme which enables disabled people to obtain a car, powered wheelchair or scooter by using their Government-funded mobility allowances.
Motor neurone disease
The motor neurone diseases or motor neuron diseases are a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurones, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including...
The motor neurone diseases or motor neuron diseases are a group of neurological disorders that selectively affect motor neurones, the cells that control voluntary muscle activity including...
Motor speech disorders
Motor Speech Disorders are disturbances of the body's natural, yet complex, ability to convey thoughts and emotions via the act of speaking.
Motor Speech Disorders are disturbances of the body's natural, yet complex, ability to convey thoughts and emotions via the act of speaking.
Motorized shopping cart
A motorized shopping cart (also known as electric shopping cart) is a shopping cart equipped with an electric motor and navigational controls.
A motorized shopping cart (also known as electric shopping cart) is a shopping cart equipped with an electric motor and navigational controls.
Motorized wheelchair
A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor rather than manual ...
A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor rather than manual ...
Multiple disabilities
Multiple disabilities designs a person with several disabilities, such as a sensory disability associated with a motor disability.
Multiple disabilities designs a person with several disabilities, such as a sensory disability associated with a motor disability.
National Accessibility Portal
South Africa's National Accessibility Portal (NAP) is a 'one-stop' information, services and communications channel that will support everyone involved in the disability field – persons with dis...
South Africa's National Accessibility Portal (NAP) is a 'one-stop' information, services and communications channel that will support everyone involved in the disability field – persons with dis...
National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability (NCD) was initially established in 1978 as an advisory board within the United States Department of Education to guarantee equal opportunity for people w...
The National Council on Disability (NCD) was initially established in 1978 as an advisory board within the United States Department of Education to guarantee equal opportunity for people w...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for October to raise awareness the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all ty...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress for October to raise awareness the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all ty...
National Guide Dog Month
National Guide Dog Month is a celebration of the work of Guide Dogs in the United States as a way to raise awareness, appreciation and support for guide dog schools across the United States.
National Guide Dog Month is a celebration of the work of Guide Dogs in the United States as a way to raise awareness, appreciation and support for guide dog schools across the United States.
Nazik Al-Hariri Welfare Center for Special Education
Nazik Al-Hariri Welfare Center for Special Education Nasiq Al-Hariri founded Nazik Al-Hariri Welfare Center for Special Education in 1985 in Amman, Jordan to provide students with special needs ...
Nazik Al-Hariri Welfare Center for Special Education Nasiq Al-Hariri founded Nazik Al-Hariri Welfare Center for Special Education in 1985 in Amman, Jordan to provide students with special needs ...
NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans)
NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) is a nationwide American 501(c)3 nonprofit program that provides trained assistance dogs to deaf and disabled Americans.
NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) is a nationwide American 501(c)3 nonprofit program that provides trained assistance dogs to deaf and disabled Americans.
Neurodevelopmental disorder
A neurodevelopmental disorder, or disorder of neural development, is an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system.
A neurodevelopmental disorder, or disorder of neural development, is an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system.
Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome
Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome is the proposed name by mental health professionals in the United States to replace schizophrenia.
Neurotransmitter-stress syndrome is the proposed name by mental health professionals in the United States to replace schizophrenia.
NICHCY
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) operates as the nation's centralized information resource on disabilities and special education for children and youth ages...
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) operates as the nation's centralized information resource on disabilities and special education for children and youth ages...
NISH
Nish is the inventor of the sport Blood Flower.
Nish is the inventor of the sport Blood Flower.
Norah Fry
Norah Lillian Fry (1871–1960) was a member of a Bristol Quaker Fry family of the J. S. Fry & Sons company.
Norah Lillian Fry (1871–1960) was a member of a Bristol Quaker Fry family of the J. S. Fry & Sons company.
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary eye movement, acquired in infancy or later in life, that may result in reduced or limited vision.
Nystagmus is a condition of involuntary eye movement, acquired in infancy or later in life, that may result in reduced or limited vision.
Ontario Disability Support Program
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is means-tested income support paid to "persons with a disability" as defined in the ODSP legislation.
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is means-tested income support paid to "persons with a disability" as defined in the ODSP legislation.
Orana Incorporated
Orana Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a diverse range of training and support services to over five hundred people with disabilities and their families in South Australia.
Orana Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a diverse range of training and support services to over five hundred people with disabilities and their families in South Australia.
Orthotics
Orthotics—comprising a specially fitted insert for the insole or footbed, and providing support for the foot only—are often used, especially by athletes.
Orthotics—comprising a specially fitted insert for the insole or footbed, and providing support for the foot only—are often used, especially by athletes.
Out From Under: Disability, History and Things to Remember
Out from Under: Disability, History and Things to Remember is a traveling exhibition that explores the history of disability within the lives of Canadians.
Out from Under: Disability, History and Things to Remember is a traveling exhibition that explores the history of disability within the lives of Canadians.
Outline of health
Health – functional and metabolic efficiency of an organism.
Health – functional and metabolic efficiency of an organism.
Palinopsia
Palinopsia (Greek: palin for "again" and opsia for "seeing") is a visual disturbance that causes images to persist to some extent even after their corresponding stimulus has left.
Palinopsia (Greek: palin for "again" and opsia for "seeing") is a visual disturbance that causes images to persist to some extent even after their corresponding stimulus has left.
Paraplegia
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities.
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor or sensory function of the lower extremities.
Partner-assisted scanning
Partner assisted scanning or listener assisted scanning is an augmentative and alternative communication technique used to enable a person with severe speech impairments to communicate.
Partner assisted scanning or listener assisted scanning is an augmentative and alternative communication technique used to enable a person with severe speech impairments to communicate.
Paul Taylor (engineer)
Paul Taylor is an American engineer, a pioneer in development of telecommunications devices for the deaf (also known as TTYs).
Paul Taylor is an American engineer, a pioneer in development of telecommunications devices for the deaf (also known as TTYs).
Pediatric schizophrenia
Pediatric schizophrenia is a type of mental disorder that is characterized by degeneration of thinking, motor, and emotional processes in children and young adults under the age of 17.
Pediatric schizophrenia is a type of mental disorder that is characterized by degeneration of thinking, motor, and emotional processes in children and young adults under the age of 17.
PEN-International
The Postsecondary Education Network International, known as PEN-International, is an international partnership of colleges and universities serving the higher education of students with he...
The Postsecondary Education Network International, known as PEN-International, is an international partnership of colleges and universities serving the higher education of students with he...
Perceptual noise exclusion hypothesis
The concept of a perceptual noise exclusion deficit is an emerging hypothesis as to the origins and nature of dyslexia.
The concept of a perceptual noise exclusion deficit is an emerging hypothesis as to the origins and nature of dyslexia.
Person Centred Planning
Person Centred Planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person Centred Planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person centred planning
Person Centred Planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person Centred Planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person centred thinking
Person centred thinking is a set of values, skills and tools used in Person Centred Planning and in the personalisation of services used by people who need supports provided by social or health care.
Person centred thinking is a set of values, skills and tools used in Person Centred Planning and in the personalisation of services used by people who need supports provided by social or health care.
Person-centred planning
Person-centred planning (PCP) is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person-centred planning (PCP) is a set of approaches designed to assist someone to plan their life and supports.
Person-centred thinking
Person-centred thinking is a set of values, skills and tools used in Person Centred Planning and in the personalisation of services used by people who need supports provided by social or health care.
Person-centred thinking is a set of values, skills and tools used in Person Centred Planning and in the personalisation of services used by people who need supports provided by social or health care.
Personal Care Assistant
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - variously known under alternate names such as caregiver, personal care attendant, patient care assistant, personal assistant and home...
A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) - variously known under alternate names such as caregiver, personal care attendant, patient care assistant, personal assistant and home...
Pervasive developmental disorder
The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), refers to a group of five disorders characterized by delays in the de...
The diagnostic category pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), as opposed to specific developmental disorders (SDD), refers to a group of five disorders characterized by delays in the de...
Peter Le Marchant Trust
The Peter Le Marchant Trust is a waterway society, a charitable trust and a registered charity number 273207, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK.
The Peter Le Marchant Trust is a waterway society, a charitable trust and a registered charity number 273207, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK.
Phonological deficit
The phonological deficit hypothesis is a prevalent cognitive-level explanation for the cause of reading difficulties and dyslexia.
The phonological deficit hypothesis is a prevalent cognitive-level explanation for the cause of reading difficulties and dyslexia.
Physical disability
A physical disability is any impairment which turns people into mongs.
A physical disability is any impairment which turns people into mongs.
Physically integrated dance
The physically integrated dance movement is part of the disability culture movement, which recognizes and celebrates the first-person experience of disability, not as a medical model construct b...
The physically integrated dance movement is part of the disability culture movement, which recognizes and celebrates the first-person experience of disability, not as a medical model construct b...
Plan for Achieving Self Support
Plan to Achieve Self Support, also known as a "PASS", is a program offered to the US citizens by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for disabled or blind individuals who receive or could q...
Plan to Achieve Self Support, also known as a "PASS", is a program offered to the US citizens by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for disabled or blind individuals who receive or could q...
Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prehensile feet
Prehensile feet are lower limbs that possess prehensility, the ability to grasp like a hand.
Prehensile feet are lower limbs that possess prehensility, the ability to grasp like a hand.
Prince Dance Group
Prince Dance Group, a dance troupe based in Berhampur, Orissa, India led by T. Krishna Gopal Reddy.
Prince Dance Group, a dance troupe based in Berhampur, Orissa, India led by T. Krishna Gopal Reddy.
Prodome
Prodome, or psychosis risk syndrome, is a proposed syndrome to be used the DSM-V (2013) of psychiatry.
Prodome, or psychosis risk syndrome, is a proposed syndrome to be used the DSM-V (2013) of psychiatry.
Prodrome
In medicine, a prodrome is an early symptom that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.
In medicine, a prodrome is an early symptom that might indicate the start of a disease before specific symptoms occur.
Prosthesis
In medicine, a prosthesis, prosthetic, or prosthetic limb is an artificial device extension that replaces a missing body part.
In medicine, a prosthesis, prosthetic, or prosthetic limb is an artificial device extension that replaces a missing body part.
Psychosis
Psychosis means abnormal condition of the mind, and is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a "loss of contact with reality".
Psychosis means abnormal condition of the mind, and is a generic psychiatric term for a mental state often described as involving a "loss of contact with reality".
Pure alexia
Pure alexia is one form of alexia which makes up "the peripheral dyslexia" group.
Pure alexia is one form of alexia which makes up "the peripheral dyslexia" group.
QMRP
QMRP is an acronym used by the United States federal government in regards to care facilities for people with developmental disabilities.
QMRP is an acronym used by the United States federal government in regards to care facilities for people with developmental disabilities.
Radial tunnel syndrome
Radial Tunnel Syndrome is a condition proposed to explain lateral elbow pain more distal than typical for enthesopathy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (tennis elbow).
Radial Tunnel Syndrome is a condition proposed to explain lateral elbow pain more distal than typical for enthesopathy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (tennis elbow).
Raphaël Bouton
Raphaël Bouton, born December 14, 1969, is a French politician, who born deaf.
Raphaël Bouton, born December 14, 1969, is a French politician, who born deaf.
Readspeaker
ReadSpeaker is a suite of web-based applications that uses the latest text-to-speech technology to speech-enable web sites, mobile sites, RSS feeds, mobile apps like iPhone, Android or Blackberr...
ReadSpeaker is a suite of web-based applications that uses the latest text-to-speech technology to speech-enable web sites, mobile sites, RSS feeds, mobile apps like iPhone, Android or Blackberr...
Registered Disability Savings Plan
A Registered Disability Savings Plan is a Government of Canada program designed to enable individuals with disabilities, with assistance from family and friends to save for their future financia...
A Registered Disability Savings Plan is a Government of Canada program designed to enable individuals with disabilities, with assistance from family and friends to save for their future financia...
Remix Dance Project
The Remix Dance Project (also known as Remix Dance Company) is a South African contemporary dance company that "brings together performers with physical disabilities and performers without".
The Remix Dance Project (also known as Remix Dance Company) is a South African contemporary dance company that "brings together performers with physical disabilities and performers without".
Remploy
Remploy Ltd is a government owned company in the United Kingdom which provides employment and employment placement services for disabled people.
Remploy Ltd is a government owned company in the United Kingdom which provides employment and employment placement services for disabled people.
Repetitive strain injury
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) (also known as repetitive stress injury, repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder (RMD), cumulative trauma disorder'...
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) (also known as repetitive stress injury, repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder (RMD), cumulative trauma disorder'...
Restless Dance Company
Restless Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company based in the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
Restless Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company based in the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
Restless Dance Theatre
Restless Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company based in the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
Restless Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company based in the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
RoboBraille
RoboBraille is a free email and web-based service capable of converting documents into a range of accessible formats including Braille, mp3 and Daisy.
RoboBraille is a free email and web-based service capable of converting documents into a range of accessible formats including Braille, mp3 and Daisy.
S3TAIR Project
The S3TAIR Project is name of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that ran from 2006-2012.
The S3TAIR Project is name of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that ran from 2006-2012.
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" (see "subluxation") in a non-anatomically correct pos...
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction or SI Joint Dysfunction is a condition in which the joint is locked, partially dislocated or "subluxated" (see "subluxation") in a non-anatomically correct pos...
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by poor emotional responsiveness.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes and by poor emotional responsiveness.
Scotopic sensitivity syndrome
Scotopic sensitivity syndrome, also known as Irlen Syndrome and Visual Stress Syndrome, approximating in some ways to Meares Irlen syndrome, and 'Visual Stress', refers to visu...
Scotopic sensitivity syndrome, also known as Irlen Syndrome and Visual Stress Syndrome, approximating in some ways to Meares Irlen syndrome, and 'Visual Stress', refers to visu...
Sebastian Demanop
Sebastian Demanop (born 1929) is a retired blind activist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the first blind individual from Thailand to receive college training.
Sebastian Demanop (born 1929) is a retired blind activist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the first blind individual from Thailand to receive college training.
Section 8 (military)
The term Section 8 refers to a category of discharge from the United States military for reason of being mentally unfit for service.
The term Section 8 refers to a category of discharge from the United States military for reason of being mentally unfit for service.
Self-advocacy
Self-advocacy refers to the civil rights movement for people with developmental disabilities, also called cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities.
Self-advocacy refers to the civil rights movement for people with developmental disabilities, also called cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and other disabilities.
Semantic compaction
Semantic compaction also known as iconic encoding or Minspeak, is an Augmentative and alternative communication technique in which sequences of icons (pictorial symbols) are combined...
Semantic compaction also known as iconic encoding or Minspeak, is an Augmentative and alternative communication technique in which sequences of icons (pictorial symbols) are combined...
Sensory garden
A sensory garden is a garden or other plot specifically created to be accessible and enjoyable to visitors, both disabled and non-disabled.
A sensory garden is a garden or other plot specifically created to be accessible and enjoyable to visitors, both disabled and non-disabled.
Services for mental disorders
Services for mental disorders offer treatments, support or advocacy to people judged to have mental disorders (mental illnesses).
Services for mental disorders offer treatments, support or advocacy to people judged to have mental disorders (mental illnesses).
Services for the disabled
Services for people with disabilities are those government or other institutional services specifically provided to enable people who have disabilities to fully participate in society and commun...
Services for people with disabilities are those government or other institutional services specifically provided to enable people who have disabilities to fully participate in society and commun...
Sexuality and disability
Sexuality and disability is the study of sexual behaviour and practices of a person with a disability.
Sexuality and disability is the study of sexual behaviour and practices of a person with a disability.
Shared lives
Shared Lives, which is also known as Adult Placement in some areas, is a UK form of support and accommodation for adults with support needs.
Shared Lives, which is also known as Adult Placement in some areas, is a UK form of support and accommodation for adults with support needs.
Silcock Family
The Silcock Family is a family from Huntington Beach, California, USA, consisting of numerous adopted disabled boys.
The Silcock Family is a family from Huntington Beach, California, USA, consisting of numerous adopted disabled boys.
Sitting disability
A Sitting disability is a condition in which a person may not be able to sit, usually due to pain, but can also happen to persons sitting in wheel chairs.
A Sitting disability is a condition in which a person may not be able to sit, usually due to pain, but can also happen to persons sitting in wheel chairs.
Skallagrigg
Skallagrigg is a 1987 novel written by William Horwood and influenced by Horwood's relationship with his own daughter Rachel, who has cerebral palsy.
Skallagrigg is a 1987 novel written by William Horwood and influenced by Horwood's relationship with his own daughter Rachel, who has cerebral palsy.
Snoezelen
Snoezelen /}} or controlled multisensory environment is a therapy for people with autism or developmental disabilities.
Snoezelen /}} or controlled multisensory environment is a therapy for people with autism or developmental disabilities.
Social model of disability
The social model of disability is a reaction to the dominant medical model of disability which in itself is a functional analysis of the body as machine to be fixed in order to conform with norm...
The social model of disability is a reaction to the dominant medical model of disability which in itself is a functional analysis of the body as machine to be fixed in order to conform with norm...
Social role valorization
In psychology and social work practice, Social Role Valorization (SRV) is the name given to an analysis of human relationships and human services, formulated in 1983 by Wolf Wolfensberger, PhD, ...
In psychology and social work practice, Social Role Valorization (SRV) is the name given to an analysis of human relationships and human services, formulated in 1983 by Wolf Wolfensberger, PhD, ...
Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance is a payroll tax-funded, federal insurance program of the United States government.
Social Security Disability Insurance is a payroll tax-funded, federal insurance program of the United States government.
Society for Disability Studies
The Society for Disability Studies is a transnational academic network of disability studies practitioners.
The Society for Disability Studies is a transnational academic network of disability studies practitioners.
Sophia Alcorn
Sophia Kindrick Alcorn (August 3, 1883 - November 28, 1967) an educator at was best known for inventing the Tadoma method of communication with people who are deaf and blind.
Sophia Kindrick Alcorn (August 3, 1883 - November 28, 1967) an educator at was best known for inventing the Tadoma method of communication with people who are deaf and blind.
Spastic cerebral palsy
Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy wherein spasticity is either the dominant or exclusive impairment present.
Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy wherein spasticity is either the dominant or exclusive impairment present.
Spastic quadriplegia
Spastic quadriplegia, sometimes called spastic tetraplegia, is the version of spastic diplegia that affects all four limbs rather than just the legs.
Spastic quadriplegia, sometimes called spastic tetraplegia, is the version of spastic diplegia that affects all four limbs rather than just the legs.
Special education
Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs.
Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs.
Special needs
In the USA, special needs is a term used in clinical diagnostic and functional development to describe individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psy...
In the USA, special needs is a term used in clinical diagnostic and functional development to describe individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psy...
Specific developmental disorder
Specific developmental disorders are a category of specific learning disabilities and developmental disorders affecting coordination.
Specific developmental disorders are a category of specific learning disabilities and developmental disorders affecting coordination.
Speech generating device
Speech generating devices, also known as voice output communication aids, are electronic augmentative and alternative communication systems used to supplement or replace speech or writing...
Speech generating devices, also known as voice output communication aids, are electronic augmentative and alternative communication systems used to supplement or replace speech or writing...
Spina bifida
Spina bifida (Latin: "split spine") is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube.
Spina bifida (Latin: "split spine") is a developmental congenital disorder caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube.
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, also called Spinobulbar muscular atrophy, X-linked bulbo-spinal atrophy, spinal muscular atrophy - X-linked type 1 or Kennedy's disease...
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, also called Spinobulbar muscular atrophy, X-linked bulbo-spinal atrophy, spinal muscular atrophy - X-linked type 1 or Kennedy's disease...
Spinocerebellar ataxia
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types, each of which could be considered a disease in its own right.
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types, each of which could be considered a disease in its own right.
Standing frame
A standing frame is assistive technology used by a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility.
A standing frame is assistive technology used by a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility.
Standing wheelchair
A standing wheelchair is assistive technology, similar to a standing frame, that allows a wheelchair user to raise the chair from a seated to a standing position.
A standing wheelchair is assistive technology, similar to a standing frame, that allows a wheelchair user to raise the chair from a seated to a standing position.
Supported employment
Supported employment is a term used to describe a system of support for people with disabilities in regards to ongoing employment in integrated settings.
Supported employment is a term used to describe a system of support for people with disabilities in regards to ongoing employment in integrated settings.
Supported living
"Supported living is defined as persons with disabilities living where and with whom they want, for as long as they want, with the ongoing support needed to sustain that choice."
"Supported living is defined as persons with disabilities living where and with whom they want, for as long as they want, with the ongoing support needed to sustain that choice."
Switch access scanning
Switch access scanning is an indirect selection technique, used by an assistive technology user, including those who use augmentative and alternative communication to choose items from the selec...
Switch access scanning is an indirect selection technique, used by an assistive technology user, including those who use augmentative and alternative communication to choose items from the selec...
Tacpac
Tacpac is multi-sensory process created in 1995 that can be used to promote communication and movement through touch and music.
Tacpac is multi-sensory process created in 1995 that can be used to promote communication and movement through touch and music.
Tadoma
Tadoma is a method of communication used by deafblind individuals, in which the deafblind person places their thumb on the speaker's lips and their fingers along the jawline.
Tadoma is a method of communication used by deafblind individuals, in which the deafblind person places their thumb on the speaker's lips and their fingers along the jawline.
TASH (organization)
TASH is an international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and people who work in the disability field.
TASH is an international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and people who work in the disability field.
Theodore Lidz
Theodore Lidz (1 April 1910 — 16 February 2001) was an American psychiatrist best known for his articles and books on the causes of schizophrenia and on psychotherapy with schizophrenic patients.
Theodore Lidz (1 April 1910 — 16 February 2001) was an American psychiatrist best known for his articles and books on the causes of schizophrenia and on psychotherapy with schizophrenic patients.
Triplegia
Triplegia is a medical condition characterized by the paralysis of three limbs (Triplegia Muscle Anatomy).
Triplegia is a medical condition characterized by the paralysis of three limbs (Triplegia Muscle Anatomy).
Ugly law
From the late 1860s until the 1970s, several American cities had ugly laws making it illegal for persons with "unsightly or disgusting" disabilities to appear in public.
From the late 1860s until the 1970s, several American cities had ugly laws making it illegal for persons with "unsightly or disgusting" disabilities to appear in public.
Universal design
Universal design refers to broad-spectrum ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to both people without disabilities and people with disabilities.
Universal design refers to broad-spectrum ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to both people without disabilities and people with disabilities.
Upper motor neuron lesion
An upper motor neuron lesion is a lesion of the neural pathway above the anterior horn cell or motor nuclei of the cranial nerves.
An upper motor neuron lesion is a lesion of the neural pathway above the anterior horn cell or motor nuclei of the cranial nerves.
Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center
The Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center is a recreation center located in Pasadena, Texas dedicated to the provision of recreational programs, events, and services for Pasadena’s youth and ...
The Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center is a recreation center located in Pasadena, Texas dedicated to the provision of recreational programs, events, and services for Pasadena’s youth and ...
Vinux
Vinux is a version of the Linux operating system which has been specially designed for blind and partially sighted users.
Vinux is a version of the Linux operating system which has been specially designed for blind and partially sighted users.
Visual impairment
Visual impairment (or vision impairment) is vision loss (of a person) to such a degree as to qualify as an additional support need through a significant limitation of visual capability res...
Visual impairment (or vision impairment) is vision loss (of a person) to such a degree as to qualify as an additional support need through a significant limitation of visual capability res...
Visual snow
Visual snow is a transitory or persisting visual symptom where people see snow or television-like static in parts or the whole of their visual fields, especially against dark backgrounds.
Visual snow is a transitory or persisting visual symptom where people see snow or television-like static in parts or the whole of their visual fields, especially against dark backgrounds.
Voice banking
Voice banking is the recording of one's natural voice for the possible eventuality of losing one's voice.
Voice banking is the recording of one's natural voice for the possible eventuality of losing one's voice.
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking, made notable by Mexican cripple, Brianna Sumpter.
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking, made notable by Mexican cripple, Brianna Sumpter.
Wheelchair support surface
Wheelchair support surfaces, also called wheelchair cushion or wheelchair seat cushion, are designed for wheelchair users to redistribute pressure from areas of the body that are at risk for pre...
Wheelchair support surfaces, also called wheelchair cushion or wheelchair seat cushion, are designed for wheelchair users to redistribute pressure from areas of the body that are at risk for pre...
Wheelchair trainer
A wheelchair trainer or wheelchair treadmill is an apparatus that allows a manual wheelchair user to simulate linear travel while remaining stationary in a manner similar to an amb...
A wheelchair trainer or wheelchair treadmill is an apparatus that allows a manual wheelchair user to simulate linear travel while remaining stationary in a manner similar to an amb...
White cane
A white cane is used by many people who are blind or visually impaired, both as a mobility tool and as a courtesy to others.
A white cane is used by many people who are blind or visually impaired, both as a mobility tool and as a courtesy to others.
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities is an HBO film narrated by Christopher Reeve.
Without Pity: A Film About Abilities is an HBO film narrated by Christopher Reeve.
Wolf Wolfensberger
Wolf Wolfensberger (1934-2011) Born in Mannheim, Germany in 1934, Dr. Wolfensberger was an American academic who influenced disability policy and practice in the United States and elsewhere thro...
Wolf Wolfensberger (1934-2011) Born in Mannheim, Germany in 1934, Dr. Wolfensberger was an American academic who influenced disability policy and practice in the United States and elsewhere thro...
Word prediction
Word prediction is the provision of words that are frequently used in response to a user's keystrokes.
Word prediction is the provision of words that are frequently used in response to a user's keystrokes.
WriteOnline
WriteOnline is an online word processor from Crick Software that incorporates writing support tools and is designed for schools and colleges.
WriteOnline is an online word processor from Crick Software that incorporates writing support tools and is designed for schools and colleges.