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Disability

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Disability is a condition, either physical or mental, that significantly restricts an individual's ability to perform one or more major life activities. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, including impairments in mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, and emotional well-being.

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