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Glossary Term

Impairment

A personal characteristic that limits an individual’s functional capacity. It can be temporary or permanent. An impairment can be developmental, physical, sensory, psychosocial or mental, or other.

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UN ESCWA. (2022). The CRPD and ICF Definitions of Disability.

Related Glossary terms

Ableism Assistive devices and technology Disability Disability-inclusive education Learning difficulty Special education

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