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Bookmark or Share- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | OHCHRPersons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. Article 2 - Definitions.
- 8 facts about Americans with disabilities - Pew Research CenterOverall, there are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021. This group includes people with hearing, vision, cognitive, walking, self-care or independent living difficulties.
- Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.govSome examples of disabilities include: Cancer. Diabetes. Post-traumatic stress disorder. HIV. Autism. Cerebral palsy. Deafness or hearing loss. Blindness or low vision. Epilepsy. Mobility disabilities such as those requiring the use of a wheelchair, walker, or cane. Intellectual disabilities. Major depressive disorder. Traumatic brain injury.
- Disability and Health - People with Disabilities | CDCContent source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read information for people with disabilities about healthy living, safety, school, transitions, independent living, and finding support.
- The Americans with Disabilities Act | ADA.govThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination. Disability rights are civil rights. From voting to parking, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life.
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