Types of impairments
A student struggles to read and spell words correctly, even though their vision is fine. What condition might they have?
Dyslexia
What device helps people move if they cannot walk?
Wheelchair
What word describes someone who cannot hear?
Deaf
Which condition affects muscle control and movement, often from birth?
Cerebral palsy
What feature in buildings helps wheelchair users enter easily?
ramp
What term means difficulty with movement or mobility?
Physical impairment
What animal can guide a blind person?
Guide dog
What word describes someone who cannot see?
Blind
What word means a reduction in function of a body part or ability?
Impairment
A student with hearing aids attends a lecture in a large classroom. What system helps them hear the teacher more clearly?
Hearing loops
What condition affects thinking, learning, and memory?
Cognitive impairment
What structure allows wheelchair access to buildings
ramp
What word describes someone who cannot speak?
Mute
What is the opposite of exclusion in education and society?
Inclusion
What is the term for making sure everyone can participate equally?
inclusion
Which condition is a developmental disorder often linked to social communication challenges?
Autism
What system helps people with hearing aids in public spaces?
Hearing loops
What phrase describes someone who has limited vision but is not fully blind?
Partially sighted
This condition is not about intelligence but about how the brain processes written language. What is the name of it?
Dyslexia
What word describes adapting environments for people with disabilities?
Accessibility
Which genetic condition is associated with intellectual disability and distinct facial features?
Down Sydrome
What is the general term for technology or devices that support people with disabilities?
Assistive technology
What phrase describes reduced ability to hear sounds?
Hearing loss
Which condition is both physical and neurological, affecting posture and coordination?
Cerebral Palsy
What is the overall goal of ramps, hearing loops, and guide dogs?
Equal access