What is a Disability?

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A Definition of disability

" ....a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and Long-term negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activity"


substantial: more than minor or trivial, e.g. it takes much longer than it usually would to complete a daily task, like getting dressed or cooking


long-term: 12 months or more, e.g. a breathing condition that develops a sa result of a lung infection


source:  The equality act 2010



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