Definition Of Disability:

The definition of a person with a disability is typically defined as someone who "has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment".

Some of the board categories of disabilities include:

• Physical or mobility-related disabilities
• Cognitive developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Sensory disabilities ( Blindness or Deafness)

People with disabilities often continue to face discrimination and unequal access in employment, housing, medical care and insurance coverage.

Compounding the issue of discrimination, many people with disabilities experience physical challenges including immobility or extreme pain, and social challenges such as isolation or being excluded from invitations to social events and recreational activities that are extended to people who do not live with a disability.

Managing these types of obstacles can take a toll on a person's mental health. Having a disability, whether it has been a part of their identity from a young age, or developed/diagnosed later in life, is a risk factor for many mental health conditions. The additional factors of loneliness, abuse from caregivers and challenges achieving a satisfactory quality of life due to lack of access to proper care can increase the risk of mental illness.