A disability is any physical, sensory, mental, or emotional condition or characteristic that materially limits one or more major life activities; it is also known as a handicap, although disability is the currently preferred term.
Physical or mental condition resulting from illness, injury or disease.
A substantially limiting physical or mental impairment which affects basic life activities such as hearing, seeing, speaking, walking, caring for oneself, learning, or working.
Inability to perform all or part of one's occupational duties because of an accident or illness.
a physical or psychological condition that interferes with a child's ability to normally develop, learn or relate with others
decreased ability to perform an activity normally e.g., walking, eating. Due to an impairment caused by the stroke.
A physical or mental characteristic that limits the ability of someone to function fully, such as in using a website. Frequent disabilities include: visual impairments, hearing impairments, motor (movement) impairments and cognitive (learning, language and comprehension) impairments.
A physical, mental, or developmental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a student’s major life activities. Alternative definition: A deviation in cognitive, motor, or sensory functioning that results in difficulty responding to environmental demands. American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, & National Council on Measurement in Education. (1999). Standards for educational and psychological testing. Washington, DC: American Educational Research Association, p. 101. Technical Working Group on Large-Scale Assessments for Special Education. (2005).
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of an individual's major life activities. Disability may be partial or total.
A physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement. Something that hinders or incapacitates.
Disability insurance pays a personâ€(tm)s debt if that person has been injured or is ill and cannot work.
Any student with a diagnosed physical, emotional, learning or other disability (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act) should meet with a counselor in this office. Location: G-24 Redfern Health Center.
The definition of disability and the options available vary by plan: Long Term Disability: The Long Term Disability Plan provides coverage designed to protect your income by replacing a percentage of your salary in the event of a serious illness or injury that prevents you from working. Voluntary Disability Insurance (VDI): As a Stanford employee, you are enrolled automatically in this plan. For more information on how this plan works and the definition of a disability for this plan go to http://benefitsu.stanford.edu/life/vdi/l3_vdi.html. California State Disability Insurance (SDI): You may choose to reject participation in Stanford's VDI and participate instead in the California State Disability Insurance (SDI). For more details go to: http://benefitsu.stanford.edu/life/vdi/california.html.
A physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities. Impairments include any psychological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement or anatomical loss affecting one or more systems of the body or any mental or psychological disorder such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional illnesses & learning disabilities.
a physical or mental impairment that interferes with or prevents "normal" achievement in a particular function.
A physical or health condition that stigmatizes or causes discrimination.
Legally, this means a condition that prevents someone from performing all of their usual physical or mental functions.
Loss of some functional ability.
The alteration of an individual's capacity to meet personal, social or occupational demands, or statutory or regulatory requirements because of an impairment. Disability refers to an activity or task the individual cannot accomplish. Disability is the inability to perform specific work-related activities. Disability is a functional deficit.
Technically, refers to the reduced function or loss of a particular body part or organ. In practice, disability is often used to describe mental or physical impairment that restricts one's ability to function.
Inability or limitation in performing tasks, activities and roles in the manner, or within the range, considered normal for a person of the same age, gender, culture, and education. It may refer to a physical, mental, or sensory condition. (one's body, toward it, special needs, one is ackward/disability)
Restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal. Although the word "disability" is widely used, the PHI avoids this term to maintain a more positive perspective on health.
A physical and/or mental lack of some capacity preventing action, that may be invisible such as brain injuries or arthritis. The British Columbia Human Rights Commission has interpreted the concept of disability very broadly. For example, many health conditions such as heart disease, learning disabilities, asthma, HIV/AIDS and depression have been considered to be a disability.
Under the ADA, an impairment that substantially affects one or more major life activities, record of having such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment
An employee is unable to perform all or a portion of their duties as a result of an injury or sickness.
For purposes of SSI eligibility, a person is disabled if he or she is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determined physical or mental impairment expected to result in death, or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.
A chronic condition that makes a person unable to perform in a usual manner.
A term used to cover a wide range of different functional limitations, which maybe physical, intellectual or sensory in nature or be linked to a medical condition or mental illness but it is also used to refer to the complete or partial loss, by the person affected, of their ability to participate in the life of the community on equal terms with the rest of the population.
The inability to work due to injury or sickness.
Refers to severe and persistent restriction or impairment that results in an inability to perform an activity in the range or within the range considered normal for someone of the same age, gender, and culture. It describes a functional limitation (versus a diagnosis) and is ongoing in nature.
A restriction or lack of ability (resulting from impairment) to perform an activity in the man- ner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Impairment is defined as any loss of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure and function.
Physiological or psychological condition which prevents an insured from performing normal job functions (also, see STATE DISABILITY PLAN).
A physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activity, a record of having such an impairment or being perceived as having such impairment.
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
a condition caused by accident, trauma, genetics or disease which may limit a person's mobility, hearing, vision, speech or mental function
a condition that interferes with a major life function, such as blindness, paralysis, or coronary artery disease
a condition that limits or restricts a persons ability to walk, talk, reason, etc
a condition that may affect a person's mobility, hearing, vision, speech, or thinking function (such as spinal cord injury, deafness or AIDS)
a condition which prevents one from performing all usual physical or mental functions
a functional limitation or restriction of an individual's ability to perform an activity
a functional limitation resulting from a physical, sensory or mental impairment that, for an indefinite period, affects the ability of the student to perform the activities necessary to participate fully in post secondary learning
a functional limitation that affects major life activities
a lack of ability to perform an activity in a normal manner
a loss or reduction of functional ability
a measurable impairment or limitation that "interferes with a person's ability, for example, to walk, lift, hear, or learn
an impairment of a body system that inhibits a major life activity," said Patricia Collins, the lawyer who won the class-action suit this year
an "impairment substantially limiting a major life activity
an impairment that effects the ability to do something (such as hear or see), but may not necessarily prevent someone from working
an impairment that substantially impacts major life acitivities
an inability to execute some class of movements, or pick up sensory information of some sort, or perform some cognitive function, that typical unimpaired humans are able to execute or pick up or perform
a permanent or temporary physical, sensory, neurological learning, psychiatric, intellectual or medical condition that impairs your ability to study or participate in university life
a permanent physical or mental impairment (like sight, hearing, speech,
a permanent physical or mental impairment (like sight, hearing, spe
a physical loss of function such as being unable to walk, having difficulty with hand control or speech
a physical or mental impairment that impedes normal achievement
a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more things you want and need to do
a reduction in the ability to perform activities because of the neurological impairment
a restriction caused by physical, psychological, sensory, social, cultural, legal or other obstacles that prevent disabled people from becoming integrated and taking part in family life and the community on the same footing as everyone else
a term reserved for those who have an inability to participate independently in any major activity of daily living without assistance or adaptive equipment
Difficulty or inability to perform normal activities/actions because of an impairment.
The reduction of functional capacity or activity due to an impairment in the person's mental or physical structure or functioning.
A child is considered to have a disability if one or more of the following risk factors has been identified: mentally retarded child, emotionally disturbed child, visually impaired child, child is learning disabled, child is physically disabled, child has behavioral problems, or child has some other medical problem. In general, children with such conditions are undercounted as not every child receives a clinical diagnostic assessment.
Physical or mental incapacity of an individual to perform work. A dependent is considered to be disabled when they are unable to perform functions of like sex and age.
Insurance - Line of insurance which includes coverages that are designed to protect the insured against a loss of income resulting form injury or sickness.
Physical or mental condition that prevents a person from performing one or more or all occupational duties short-term (temporarily) or long-term.
A condition that renders a Participant incapable of performing his or her regular occupation.
A restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being (as defined by the World Health Organization).
Physical or mental condition that prevents a person from performing one or more occupational duties temporarily (short-term), long-term, or totally (total disability).
In its legal use, this means physical or mental disablement that, in the opinion of the Court, results in a person lacking, wholly or partly, the competence to manage his/her affairs in relation to his/her property.
A physical or mental impairment that limits your life activities. A condition that makes engaging in physical, social and work activities difficult.
Under the FRS, the term means total and permanent disability by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that prevents a member from rendering useful and efficient service as an officer or employee.
The inability to continue to perform one's working or professional career duties due to physical or mental impairment that has lasted continuously for not less than six months and which is certified by a medical exam conducted by a physician chosen by ISMIE Mutual to be continuous and permanent.
A physical or mental injury, illness, or condition that completely or seriously limits your ability to do the activities of daily living.
Physical or mental impairment making a person incapable of performing on or more duties of his or her occupation.
In the case of adults: For most disability types, a self-reported, long-term limitation in the ability to carry out one or more activities specified by the Household Disability Survey screening questions. For intellectual disability, the need for support from other people or organisations, or previous use of special education services. In the case of children: A long-term limitation in the ability to carry out one or more activities specified by the Disability Survey screening questions; use of special education services; use of specific types of equipment; or having certain types of chronic condition/health problem.'
A medical condition or injury that prevents the individual from performing his or her duties
A disability is defined under IDEA and Section 504 as an impairment that substantially affects one or more major life activity; and individual who has a record of having a disability, or is regarded as having an impairment.
top of the page | The term disability means a disrupted relationship (communication) between the person with impairment and the society. The term person with disability means an individual that, due to a significant and long-term disruption of physical, mental and sensory functions, is unable or is significantly limited in ability to realise one or more daily activities.
A physical or mental condition, which limits a person's functioning if not corrected.
Inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any determinable physical or mental impairment.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a person shall be considered to have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental, or emotional impairment that: (1) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impeded his or her ability to live independently, and (3) is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions. A person shall also be considered to have a disability or he or she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members or any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted unit with the deceased member of the household at the time of his or her death. According to the ICIDH disabilities reflects the consequences of a bodily impairment in terms of functional performance.
Students who are unable because of a disability to register in the minimum credit hours stated in a scholarship's terms of reference, may nevertheless be eligible for consideration if their maximum course load is specified and documented by a professional qualified to assess their disability. Students must be registered with, and their documentation must be provided to, and verified, by the University of Regina's Disability Resource Office at the start of each semester during which the student may be considered for a scholarship or bursary.
Physical ailments which limit bodily functions and restrict general physical activity or functions.
A condition of being disabled or disadvantaged as a result of a physical or mental impairment.
a physical or mental impairment that constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment
A condition due to the reduction of function or absence of a particular body part or organ; synonymous with disorder or dysfunction. Disability is the aspect of a disorder that is related to the reduced ability of an individual to meet their daily living needs.
Reduced ability or lack of ability of an individual to perform an activity in daily life.
A limitation in a person's ability to perform an activity considered typical for her age and general circumstances.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, " The term means, with respect to an individual (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; (B) a record of such an impairment; or (C) being regarded as having such an impairment."
An inability to substantially perform the duties of your job due to illness or injury, which is determined to be permanent or of an extended and uncertain duration.
An individual's physical or mental inability to perform the major duties of his or her occupation because of sickness or injury. The definition of disability is critical. There are four levels of coverage. 1. Your specialty within your specific occupation. 2. Your specific occupation. 3. Any occupation for which you are qualified. 4. Any occupation. For more information on this important topic see “The Definition of Disability
In the context of health experience, a disability is a restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal.
An epidemiological/medical or administrative classification of functional limitation.
A condition or state of being which is covered by the broad DDA definition. The term includes physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual and neurological disabilities, physical disfigurement and the presence in the body of organisms causing or capable of causing disease, such as HIV - the virus which causes AIDS.
A person unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months or to end in death. There is no minimum age limit. A person under age 18 is eligible if he/she has any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which results in marked and severe functional limitations and which can be expected to last for a continuous period of no less than 12 months.
inability to do something, such as walk or see
The ADA defines "disability" as follows: a. a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities (such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working); b. anyone having a record of such an impairment; or c. anyone regarded as having such an impairment
Any condition resulting in limitations that interfere with a person's ability to perform his/her customary work, or that results in substantial limitations in one or more major life activity.
Denote if employee has any physical disabilities.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a person with a disability has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment or is regarded as having such impairment. Major life activities are functions such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working and receiving educational or vocational training.
An inability to substantially perform duties by reason of physical or mental impairment. It can be determined to be permanent or of an extended duration. It may be partial or total.
Incapacity caused by congenital state, injury or age-related condition expected to last six months or more. a disability may or may not be associated with the need for assistance.
A physical, sensory, cognitive or affective impairment that causes the student to need special education. NOTE: There are significant differences in the definitions of disability in IDEA and Section 504.
When a person is unable to work as a result of an accident, injury or sickness.
A disabled person is described in the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 as one who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
1a. The condition of being disabled. 1b. The inability to pursue an occupation because of a physical or mental impairment. An occupational disability consists of an injury or sickness that was caused on the job. A non-occupational disability consists of an injury or sickness that occurred while off the job.
A condition that curtails to some degree a person's ability to carry on his normal pursuits. A disability may be partial or total, and temporary or permanent.
A condition that hampers an individual's ability to carry on his or her normal, daily activities.
Physical or mental problem resulting from sickness or injury. It may be partial or total.
In the legal sense, lack of legal capacity to perform some act. Used in a physical sense in connection with workers' compensation acts and is a composite of (a) actual incapacity to perform employment tasks and the wage loss resulting therefrom and (b) physical bodily impairment which may or may not be incapacitating.
The inability to perform normal functions, such as walking, dressing, shopping
a condition that makes an employee incapable of performing some or all of the duties of his or her job. Plan definitions of disability vary.
Often associated with specific medical conditions or difficulties performing tasks of everyday living. Under the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: 1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, 2) has a record of such an impairment, or 3) is regarded as having such an impairment
the loss, absence or impairment of physical or mental fitness that can be seen or measured.
A measurable loss or limitation in function that results from either a physical or mental injury or impairment.
General term used for a functional limitation that interferes with a person's ability, for example, to walk, lift, hear, or learn. It may refer to a physical, sensory, or mental condition. Used as descriptive noun or adjective, such as persons who are mentally and physically disabled or man with a disability.
A physical or mental condition that makes an insured person incapable of performing one or more duties of his or her occupation.
"Disability" usually refers to a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a person's major life activity, e.g. walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working, etc. Disability may mean physiological disorder, condition or disfigurement as well as psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome and others. Recent advances in genetic testing and pre-natal screening have made it possible to anticipate disabilities in infants before they are born, or to show people that they are genetically predisposed to a disease before its onset. This involves assumptions about when a life is or is not worth living. These assumptions may govern the treatment of disabled people with respect to their access to care, the kinds of life-sustaining treatments they will be offered, and their informed consent about treatments. [See Case Studies related to Disability
The inability to perform the duties of your occupation or any other occupation for which you are reasonably fitted by education, training or experience due to an injury or sickness.
An inability to perform any action due to some kind of impairment.
Sometimes confused with impairment. Disability represents how an impairment combined with the person's age, educational background, vocational background and other factors affect an injured workers' ability to return to work. Impairment is one part of assigning an overall disability.
any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life functions, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, breathing, seeing, hearing, learning, or working. This term includes but is not limited to such diseases or conditions as visual and orthopedic impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, retardation, and specific learning disabilities, such as perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, minimal brain dysfunction, developmental aphasia and others.
Incapacity, due to the injury or illness, to earn the same wages as before the injury.
The definition of disability according to the Americans with Disabilities Act refers to any physical and/or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities (including, but not limited to walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, and caring for oneself), a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. But be aware that there is no list of physical or mental conditions that "qualify" a person as being disabled under the law.
Any impairment (physical or mental) which can make routine tasks more difficult or impossible.
A disability (resulting from an impairment) is a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.
A functional limitation that interferes with a person's ability to perform activities of daily living. It may refer to a physical, mental, or sensory limitation.
Inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to physical or mental impairment(s) which has lasted or can be expected to last for at least 12 months or can be expected to result in death.
A condition due to sickness or injury that curtails a person's ability to carry on normal pursuits. A disability may be partial or total, and temporary or permanent as verified by doctor.
Any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.
A limitation in the performance of roles and tasks that society expects an individual to perform. The expression of a gap between a person's capabilities and the demands of an environment.
Physically, mentally, or intellectually challenged or disabled, either congenital or caused by injury, disease, etc. Items linked to this NZFVC Topic Area cover research relating to disability and any relationship it may have to family violence.
The current policy defines Disability to mean "the member being unable by reason solely of illness or injury to attend to his or her occupation and provided the member is not otherwise gainfully employed or gainfully engaged in gainful business activity".
Inability to work due to personal injury or illness. Each policy may contain its own modified definition.
Condition characterized by functional limitations that impede typical development as the result of a physical or sensory impairment or difficulty in learning or social adjustment.
A physical, sensory or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
Physical or mental condition that makes an insured person incapable of performing one or more occupational duties either temporarily (short-term), long-term, or totally (total disability).
In terms of critical illness and PHI policies, a condition which may give rise to a claim on a policy. May also be termed ‘disablement'.
Physical or a mental impairment that substantially limits(Partial or Total) one or more major life activities of an individual.
"With respect to an individual (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; (B) a record of such impairment; or (C) being regarded as having an impairment." (ADA, 42 USC 12102) "The phrase physical impairment includes but is not limited to … orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, specific learning disabilities, HIV disease (whether symptomatic or asymptomatic), tuberculosis, drug addiction, and alcoholism… The phrase major life activities means functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working." (ADA Handbook, pp.II-16 through II-19.)
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On the NHIS, disability refers to any long- or short-term reduction of a person's activity as a result of an acute or chronic condition. On the SIPP, people age 15 and over were considered to have a disability if they met any the following criteria: used a wheelchair or had used a cane or similar aid for 6 months or longer, had difficulty performing a functional activity, had difficulty with one or more activities of daily living, had difficulty with one or more instrumental activities of daily living, or were identified as having a developmental disability or a mental or emotional disability. A person also was considered to have a disability if the person was 16 years and over and had a condition that made it difficult to do housework, the person was between 16 and 67 years of age and had a condition that limited the amount or kind of work the person could do at a job, the person was under 21 years of age and his or her parents responded on the survey about receipt of developmental services, and limitations in usual activities, the ability to do regular school work or the ability to walk, run, or use stairs, or the person was under age 65 and covered by Medicare or received SSI.
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or a perception of such impairment. Examples of impairments: asthma, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stutter, anxiety disorders, dyslexia, blindness or vision impairment, deafness or hearing impairment, and paralysis.
In Section 504 and ADA, defined as impairment that substantially affects one or more major life activities; an individual who has a record of having such impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment.
Physical or mental condition that prevents a person from undertaking 'normal' duties of a job or the ordinary activities of life. For insurance purposes the word 'disability' will have a special and particular meaning which will be defined in the policy concerned.
A physical or a mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of an individual. It may be partial or total. See Partial Disability; Total Disability.
A person has a disability if he or she who is unable to independently carry out one or more of the major life activities of walking, ambulating, eating, sleeping, breathing, seeing, hearing or thinking. (Source: Americans with Disabilities Act)- For Target 1B, the definition of "disability" has been broadened from the above to add the definition in the Housing Grants ordinance which includes "clients and patients of the Arlington County Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Substance Abuse Services, and Arlington Community Residents, Inc."
A physical or mental impairment caused by accident or illness that partially or totally limits one's ability to perform everyday activities.
an injury or illness that prohibits an individual from performing one or more occupational duties for an extended period of time.
In the past, people were seen as disabled by their condition. Now the move is towards understanding disability as the result of a mismatch between individuals and their social and physical environment. PC terminology differs from country to country.
Definition of disability may be two-tiered: an inability to participate in the employee's own occupation (regular work) on the first tier, and an inability to participate in any occupation (any work) on the second tier. Refer to policy for definitions of disability.
the result of any physical or mental condition that affects or prevents one's ability to develop, achieve, and/or function in an educational setting at a normal rate.
A condition that is expected to last at least 30 days and that significantly impairs the individualâ€(tm)s ability to be regularly employed or participate in Welfare-to-Work activities. To qualify for an exemption from Welfare-to-Work activities due to a disability, a CalWORKs recipient must provide verification from a physician that states the disability, its expected duration, and the extent to which it impairs employment and/or Welfare-to-Work activities. The individual must also actively seek medical treatment to qualify for an exemption.
A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment; or being regarded as having such an impairment (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
Any illness or injury which prevents an individual from doing their regular or customary work. SDI includes disabilities resulting from elective surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. The disability must be verifiable by a medical provider. The SDI program may require some applicants to undergo an Independent Medical Examination to determine disability status.
According to the United State Department of Justice's document A Guide to Disability Rights Laws (May 2002), an individual with a disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment.
The inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. A person must not only be unable to do his/her previous work but cannot, considering age, education, and work experience, engage in any other kind of SGA which exists in the national economy. It is immaterial whether such work exists in the immediate area, or whether a specific job vacancy exists, or whether the worker would be hired if he/she applied for work. The worker’s impairment(s) must be the primary reason for his/her inability to engage in SGA.
A structural, physical or psychological difference resulting in functional limitations that cause significant problems with learning or work.
Inability to work due to an injury or sickness.
A restriction or lack of an ability to perform an activity in the manner that is considered normal for a human being.
A physical or mental incapacity, either congenital or resulting from an injury or illness etc.
Also disablement. In terms of critical illness and Permanent Health Insurance policies, a condition that may give rise to a claim on a policy.
Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior; acquired brain injury; or significant physical limitations that qualify a person to receive government, school or other services or benefits. The definition of disability varies depending on the purpose for which it is being used. Federal and State agencies generally define the term specifically for a particular program or service.
Any illness or injury resulting from the same cause or related causes, including complications. Unrelated illnesses which are being treated concurrently by one Physician shall be considered one Disability. The time period for a Disability shall be: (1) for an active employee a Disability shall begin on the day the condition is first diagnosed or treated, or the Accident occurs, and shall end when the employee returns to work for one full day, or remains treatment free for six consecutive months; (2) for a dependent or eligible Retiree, a Disability will begin on the day the condition is first diagnosed or treated, or the Accident occurs, and shall end when the person remains treatment free for six consecutive months.
a lifelong condition affecting important activities or functions of daily living
The inability to engage in a specific, gender related and sex-specific roles in a particular social context and physical environment.
A physical or psychological impairment that affects a person’s ability to perform everyday functions.
Federal Definition: Any person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities; (examples may include housing, personal care or employment) (2) has a record of such an impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
Results from a loss of physical functioning or difficulties in learning and social adjustment that sgnificantly interfere with normal growth and development. Americans with Disabilities Act defines it as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits the person in some major life activity."
Any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for human beings (Source: World Health Organisation).
The partial or total loss of mental or physical abilities caused by an injury or disease that prevents an insured from engaging in some or all of the duties of his or her usual occupation.
a person has a disability if he/she has a limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months and restricts everyday activities.
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, a disability is "a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect upon a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
A physical or mental condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities. There are several definitions of disability in the law. Each definition emphasizes some aspects of the condition and is specifically tailored to delineate the scope of a legal right under various public programs.
in respect of a worker means a work-related incapacity as determined by the board, and includes post-traumatic stress, a permanent impairment, and death;
Inability to work because of illness or accident.
Being unable to gain employment due to mental or physical impairment.
the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
a physical or mental impairment that renders tasks performed by an individual more difficult or impossible to achieve.
is limitation in activity due to physical or emotional impairments. An example would be a person who has had a stroke paralyzing one leg or arm not being able to walk across a room without assistance or type on a keyboard.
A disability is basically defined as a mental or physical condition that restricts an individual's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.
Inability to perform tasks in a normal manner.
A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (Review Rule 6A-19.001(6), FAC at http://www.firn.edu/doe/rules/6a-19.htm#6A-19.001.)
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, disability means physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on the employee's ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
A child under age 18 will be considered disabled if he or she has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment or combination of impairments that causes marked and severe functional limitations, and that can be expected to cause death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
The inability, due to illness or injury, to continue to work. Definitions of “disability†vary from contract to contract, and whether or not your policy will pay you benefits may well hinge on how it defines disability. Most contracts will define disability according to one of four types. Refer to the following definitions for disability: Own Occupation; Regular Occupation; Any Occupation; and Total and Permanent.
The number of people in a year whose ability to perform major daily activities such as working, housekeeping, and going to school is limited and reduced over long periods because of a disease.
As defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act: (A) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, e.g., seeing hearing, speaking, walking, working, learning, breathing, performing manual tasks, and caring for one's self or (B) a record of such an impairment or (C) being regarded as having such an impairment.
A long-lasting physical, mental, or emotional condition. This condition can make it difficult for a person to do activities such as walking, climbing stairs, dressing, bathing, learning, or remembering. This condition can also impede a person from being able to go outside the home alone or to work at a job or business.
the inability to perform an activity in a normal way as a result of an impairment, such as not being able to walk due to a weakness or paralysis in a leg.
Income Rider A type of health insurance coverage, it provides for the payment of regular, periodic income should the insured become disabled from illness or injury. Click here to go back to the top
The definition of disability will vary from policy to policy. The strictest form will state that the insured is unable to do any occupation, while a more liberal policy will state that the insured is unable to perform his/her own occupation to qualify for disability benefits.
Inability to carry on in one's normal occupation due to accident or sickness.