What is Disability?
A disability refers to a condition that results in significant physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, emotional, or developmental limitations, affecting daily functioning and participation in social activities.
Physical Disabilities: Such as mobility impairments, limited limb function.
Sensory Disabilities: Such as visual impairments, hearing impairments.
Intellectual Disabilities: Such as intellectual developmental delays.
Mental Disabilities: Such as depression, anxiety disorders.
Developmental Disabilities: Such as autism spectrum disorders.
Special education plans (IEP), assistive technologies, individualized support, curriculum adjustments, and accessible classroom facilities.
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Protect people with disabilities from discrimination.
Equal Rights Laws: Ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, transportation, etc.
Special Education Laws: Guarantee appropriate education for children with disabilities.
How to Determine If You or a Family Member is a Disability
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr
Condition: Must have an assessment and diagnosis report from medical or professional personnel.
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Website: https://www.mohw.gov.tw
Condition: Must be evaluated by a medical institution and provide relevant diagnostic evidence.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Website: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com
Condition: Must provide medical proof confirming the presence of a lasting disability.
National Health Service (NHS)
Condition: Must undergo medical evaluation by the NHS to confirm the type of disability.
Disability Rights UK
Website: https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Condition: Must provide formal medical diagnosis and related evidence.
Department of Social Services
Website: https://www.dss.gov.au
Condition: Must have medical evaluations and diagnosis reports.
Australian Network on Disability
Website: https://www.and.org.au
Condition: Must provide relevant medical proof and diagnostic reports.
International Resources