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disability  

Definition

  • Disabilities are impairments to an individual's cognitive, developmental, emotional, mental, physical, or sensory functioning. Disabilities may be present from birth, or they may manifest at some later date. [Source: The Social History of the American Family: An Encyclopedia; Disability]

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