What is a medical disability?
Medical disabilities cover a broad spectrum of health conditions and problems, some far less apparent than others. A person might look healthy, but still have a medical disability.DefinitionMedical disabilities reduce or eliminate a person’s ability to perform certain tasks or functions. They may result from injuries that affect one area of the body, for example, or diseases that affect several areas.TypesThere are eight basic types of medical disabilities. They include physical impairment, spinal cord injuries, head injuries (brain disability), vision disabilities, hearing disabilities, cognitive disabilities, psychological disorders and “invisible” disabilities.ConsiderationsInvisible disabilities, according to Disabled-World.com, are largely neurological conditions that are not as apparent as other physical disabilities. Invisible disabilities may include renal failure, diabetes and sleep disorders.Legal DefinitionsLegal definitions of disability differ. The Social Security Administ
