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      • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as: long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
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  2. May 10, 2024 · This definition is consistent with WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) 7, which describes disability as the result of the interaction of individuals who have a health condition with their environment, influenced by the nature and severity of the health condition, the characteristics of the person, and ...

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    4 days ago · The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as: long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. [3]

  4. May 2, 2024 · Currently, the AODA defines disability broadly. It states that disability can happen at birth, or through illness or injury. Furthermore, the act also outlines several types of disability. These types are examples, rather than a complete list of all disabilities.

  5. Apr 29, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), defines disability as: any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult to do certain activities and interact with the world. The World Health Organization's (WHO) disability overview emphasizes environmental and societal barriers:

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  6. May 13, 2024 · 1.1.4.1 International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF) 1.1.4.2 The International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) 1.1.4.3 WHO-FIC: Derived classifications

  7. May 2, 2024 · Nearly everyone faces hardships and difficulties at one time or another. But for people with disabilities, barriers can be more frequent and have greater impact. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes barriers as being more than just physical obstacles. Here is the WHO definition of barriers:

  8. May 9, 2024 · Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. (Article 1, paragraph 2 UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities)