There are many kinds of disabilities. They can be visible, hidden, permanent or occur only at certain times.
Here are some types of disabilities:
- vision
- hearing
- physical
- intellectual
- developmental
- learning
- mental health
- speech or language
- deaf-blind.
Disabilities vary. Being hard of hearing is different from being Deaf. Having low vision is different from being legally blind.
A disability can happen to anyone at any time. Some people are born with a disability. For others, the disability results from an illness or an accident. Sometimes it happens because the person is getting older. In fact, as our population ages, many of us may eventually face some kind of limitation. According to Statistics Canada, by 2031, seniors will account for between 23% and 25% of the total population. That’s double the current senior proportion of 13%.