Disabilities
Maria Scott
July 29, 2008
If you are disabled it means that it is harder to take part in normal daily activities. Disabilities limit you mentally or physically. One out of every five people has a disability. Some are born with the disability, some people get sick, and others have an accident. Studies show a twenty-year old worker has three in ten chance of getting a disability before reaching retirement.
There are many different types of disabilities. Asthma and allergies is a disability where you get sick, or you could be born with them. If you have a learning disability it means you have hard time learning. OCD is when you are obsessed with having things organized, or something to that extent. People who have a limp have a hard moving their bodies. These are only a few of all the disabilities.
Individuals with a disability have more heath problems than a non-disabled person. They are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or become obese. These factors put them at a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, as well as other diseases. It is important for these individuals to eat right, stay physically active, and take care of their emotional needs.
People with disabilities have many benefits given to them from the government. These benefits include of financial aid, help with medical bills, housing assistance, job training, and help to start a business. Most people have to fill out a questionnaire to find out which benefits are eligible to the specific person.
There are many things that people who have disabilities cannot do. Assertive Technology is a device that helps overcome a disa bility. These devices go way back to the 1800´s when they used the prosthesis. Prosthesis takes the place of a body part. The wheelchair was made in the 17th century. Another assertive technology is sign language that is used in deaf communities,
For some disabilities people have to have rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a kind of rehabilitation where you have to move your body. Rehabilitation also includes of occupational therapy that assists you to do daily activities; such as eating, dressing, and bathing. Speech therapy helps you to learn to talk clearly and understand others.
There are many things that people who have disabilities cannot do. Fortunately, there are sports that they can play. The Paralympic Games, which are held after the Olympics are for the individuals who can´t take part in regular sports. Extremity Games are for people who have physical disabilities. This is held in Orlando in the summer. Some of these games have skateboarding, rock climbing, and kayaking.
There are many different types of disabilities. Asthma and allergies is a disability where you get sick, or you could be born with them. If you have a learning disability it means you have hard time learning. OCD is when you are obsessed with having things organized, or something to that extent. People who have a limp have a hard moving their bodies. These are only a few of all the disabilities.
Individuals with a disability have more heath problems than a non-disabled person. They are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or become obese. These factors put them at a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, as well as other diseases. It is important for these individuals to eat right, stay physically active, and take care of their emotional needs.
People with disabilities have many benefits given to them from the government. These benefits include of financial aid, help with medical bills, housing assistance, job training, and help to start a business. Most people have to fill out a questionnaire to find out which benefits are eligible to the specific person.
There are many things that people who have disabilities cannot do. Assertive Technology is a device that helps overcome a disa bility. These devices go way back to the 1800´s when they used the prosthesis. Prosthesis takes the place of a body part. The wheelchair was made in the 17th century. Another assertive technology is sign language that is used in deaf communities,
For some disabilities people have to have rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a kind of rehabilitation where you have to move your body. Rehabilitation also includes of occupational therapy that assists you to do daily activities; such as eating, dressing, and bathing. Speech therapy helps you to learn to talk clearly and understand others.
There are many things that people who have disabilities cannot do. Fortunately, there are sports that they can play. The Paralympic Games, which are held after the Olympics are for the individuals who can´t take part in regular sports. Extremity Games are for people who have physical disabilities. This is held in Orlando in the summer. Some of these games have skateboarding, rock climbing, and kayaking.
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