Types
People with physical challenges which affect their ability to learn and may require adapted and/or special materials or equipment.
What is a physical impairment?
This famous singer of "Can't Stop the Feeling" from the Trolls movie has ADHD and OCD.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
These are typically worn by people with hearing loss.
What are hearing aids?
Visually impaired people can not read.
False! They can use screen readers or Braille.
People with limited strength or alertness which affects the person’s ability to learn. This includes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and health problems such as asthma or epilepsy.
What is an Other Health Impairment?
This Top Gun actor has a difficult time reading scripts due to dyslexia.
Who is Tom Cruise?
A system of raised symbols, which some people who are blind or partially-sighted learn to read with their fingertips.
What is Braille?
People with physical impairments can not walk.
False! Physical impairments may or may not impact the ability to walk.
People who have severe problems with vision, whether partially sighted or blind, which interferes with development and learning.
What is a visual impairment?
This singer-songwriter who is blind is best known for his ability to play the piano and write music.
Stevie Wonder
These are used by people with physical impairments to assist with walking.
What are crutches or braces?
People with disabilities can live independently.
True!
People with any degree of hearing loss that interferes with learning. These persons may have mild or moderate hearing loss or be totally deaf.
What is a hearing impairment?
This politician needed to use a wheelchair to get around while in office.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Someone with a visual impairment may benefit from this when using a computer.
What is a text to speech?
All disabilities can be seen.
False! There are many disabilities that are "invisible", such as learning disabilities.
Students who learn at a different rate than same age peers.
What is cognitive impairment?
This Stranger Things cast member has a hearing impairment.
Who is Millie Bobby Brown?
A person in a wheelchair may benefit from this in order to enter and exit buildings.
What is a ramp?
Exercise can boost your mental health.
True!