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Handicap

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

A physical, mental, or emotional condition that interferes with an individual’s normal (everyday) functioning.  Reduction in a person’s capacity to fulfill a social role as a consequence of an impairment, inadequate training for the role, or other circumstances. 

See Cerebral palsy, Disability, Impairment, Normality

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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