Glossary Term

Disability

Disability is an evolving concept. It results from the interaction between persons with a physical, psychosocial or mental, developmental, or sensory impairment and barriers in the environment that hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.

Term Info

Source

UN General Assembly. (2006). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A/RES/61/106.

Related Glossary terms

Ableism Access Accessibility Assistive devices and technology Barriers Behavioral problem Cross-cutting issues Disability-inclusive education Impairment Early intervention Enablers Impairment Inclusion Inclusive education Learning difficulty Least restrictive environment Organizations of persons with disabilities Participation Psychosocial disabilities Reasonable accommodation Social protection Special education Special education needs Universal design Universal design for learning Vulnerable groups