Cultural Diversity - Disability extra                                                 

Disability is a broad term that compares actual ability to normal functioning. It is most often used to refer to an impairment. A person may be considered disabled if he or she has a condition that affects the ability to function without assistance at a level needed to maintain well-being. 

http://www.access-ability.org/types_of_disability.html

Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations.

http://www.who.int/topics/disabilities/en/

There are different ways of classifying disabilities. The types of condition included in the categories also varies, as does the number of disabilities listed. In general, a disability may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur during a person's lifetime.

Task 1: Research/Brainstorm in small groups

a.       Find a list of disabilities. How many conditions are listed?

        physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental or a mix

b.      Think! Why are people disabled? Make a list of causes.

- Birthed with a disability  -Gained from an accident -psychological trauma   

c.       Brainstorm or research examples of disabilities in the following categories:

Physical: People that can't walk	Mental: Anxiety disorders	Intellectual: Down syndrome
Emotional: An inability to maintain relationships with peers or teachers	Developmental: Autism	Sensory: Blindness