Get a list of traumatic and non-traumatic causes of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). The reasons behind SCI can be varied and so can be the effects.
Category: Disabilities
Deaf-Blindness: Disability That Affects Vision and Hearing
Deaf-blindness is a disability that affects hearing and vision simultaneously. Learn about its definition, causes, treatment, prevalence and other important information related with this condition.
Can Autism be Reversed? What are the Possibilities?
Is it possible to reverse the effects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Let’s explore the possibilities to answer this question.
Spina Bifida: A Disability Caused due to Malformed Spinal Cord
Severe Spina Bifida can cause considerable disability. Learn about the complications caused by Spina Bifida Occulta and Myelomeningocele.
Spinal Cord Injury: Definition, Types, Disability
Learn about the definition and types of paralysis caused due to spinal cord injury. We also discuss SCI as disability.
Is Kyphosis a Disability? What are its Symptoms and Causes?
Kyphosis, aka roundback or hunchback, is a disorder related to upper spine. Learn whether Kyphosis is a disability and what are its causes and symptoms.
Children with Special Needs (CWSN): Definition and Categories
Categories of CWSN (full form ‘Children with Special Needs’) include Physical, Sensory, Developmental, and Behavioral or Emotional disabilities.
Amputation: Meaning, Types, Disability, Causes and Impact
Learn about the meaning and types of amputation. We also discuss the causes, disability and effects of amputation on a person’s life.
Down Syndrome: Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Learn about the types, causes, symptoms and treatment of Down Syndrome, also known as Down’s Syndrome, – a result of trisomy of chromosome 21.
Understanding Invisible Disabilities: Meaning and Examples
Learn the meaning and definition of Invisible Disability. We present list of examples of invisible disabilities, another name for hidden disabilities.
Blindness: Definition, Meaning as a Disability
Learn about what is blindness and how it is treated as a disability. Also know how to get a disability certificate for blindness.
Low Vision: Definition, Causes and Disability
Learn about the definition of low vision and how it is treated as a disability. We also explain the procedure of how to get a disability certificate for low vision.
Leprosy Cured Persons with Disabilities
Learn what is the meaning of Leprosy Cured Persons and how this disability is assessed. We also explain the process of getting disability certificate.
Intellectual Disability: Types, Symptoms, Causes
Learn about the definition of intellectual disability or mental retardation. We explain the symptoms and causes of this condition and how to get disability certificate.
Hearing Impairment Disability Definition and Types
Learn all about definition and assessment of hearing impairment and deafness as disability. Learn how to get disability certificate for these conditions.
Mental Illness: Definition, Symptoms, Stigma
Mental illness is a disability which is often associated with a strong social stigma. Learn about mental disorders, their types, symptoms and disability benefits. These disorders include depression, anxiety, eating disorder, substance abuse and attention deficit disorder.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Disability, Symptoms, Causes
Learn all about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a disability. We discuss causes, symptoms, effect of vaccination, ICD-10 and DSM-5 codes for ASD.
Speech and Language Disability: Definition, Examples, Certificate
Learn all about Speech and Language Disability. We explain meaning and definition of SLD. Also know how to get disability certificate under RPWD Act 2016.
Chronic Neurological Conditions: Meaning, Types, Disability
All about Chronic Neurological Conditions as disability under RPWD Act 2016. Also, know examples of such conditions and how to get disability certificate.
Parkinson’s Disease: Meaning, Symptoms, Disability
Learn all about Parkinson’s disease and what its meaning and symptoms. Also learn how to avail the disability certificate / benefits for the affected persons
Specific Learning Disability: Definition, Examples, Types
Examples of Specific Learning Disabilities include dyslexia and dyscalculia. Learn about the SLD and how to get disability certificate and benefits.