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The World Health Organization defines Disability as follows: "Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. An impairment is a problem in body function or structure; an activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action; while a participation restriction is a problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations. Thus disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting an interaction between features of a person’s body and features of the society in which he or she lives." An individual may also qualify as disabled if he/she has had an impairment in the past or is seen as disabled based on a personal or group standard or norm. Such impairments may include physical, sensory, and cognitive or developmental disabilities. Mental disorders (also known as psychiatric or psychosocial disability) and various types of chronic disease may also be considered qualifying disabilities. A disability may occur during a person's lifetime or may be present from birth. A physical impairment is any disability which limits the physical function of limbs or fine or gross motor ability. DefinitionsFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are my rights when returning to work after disability? Q. I have been on disability and I have not worked for some time. As I start looking for work, employers tell me I am automatically not qualified because I do not have any recent experience. I had a trauma injury and I have worked very hard in Physical Therapy to improve myself. Can Employers disqualify me on that basis alone? Is there anything I can do? I am working with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation also. Isn't this against the Americans with Disabilities Act? How can anyone on disability go back to work if they are automatically disqualified for not having recent experience. It says clearly on the job requirements that you have to have recent experience. Any thoughts? thank you! Asked by on_the_move4ever - Fri Jul 6 17:27:24 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Keep trying dont give up. good luck Answered by Star Dust - Fri Jul 6 17:43:15 2007 What do Social Security Disability recipients need to file to receive their tax rebates? Q. Is there any special form that needs to be filed to receive the tax rebates? I am inquiring for a person I know on Social Security disability who hasn't filed in the last two years and may be entitled to this tax rebate. Any information or direction would be appreciated. I meant to say the rebate check. No, it's not SSI. It's regular Social Security Disability. Asked by Rina - Fri Feb 22 21:33:24 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. Call the IRS. They have an 800 number. You can get it from 800 information: 1-800-555-1212, and ask for the IRS. They have people available about 18 hours a day to answer questions exactly like yours. May as well get your advice from the horse's mouth. Answered by Mercy - Fri Feb 22 21:38:05 2008 I am recieving social security disability and want to get married will this effect in check?
Q. I am planning to get married and both of us recieve social security disability. Will this effect our check and what do I need to do before we do marry? Asked by mollyp - Thu May 29 15:53:57 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I second the comment on checking with your local social security administration. If you are both on disability, then chances are the amounts won't be affected. And to the posters who are criticizing social secuirty receipients as being free loaders, let me educate you. It is very very difficult for an able bodied person to receive SSI benefits, especially if they are young. The criteria is staggering and seriously is nothing less than being blind, an amputee, having a severe siezure disorder, many types of cancers, and broken bodies from severe accidents of some sort, to name just a few. To get SSI benefits requires a severe and permanent disability and sometimes even these people are denied. It can be horribly frustrating. Answered by Tracey Seth - Thu May 29 16:14:06 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Disability"
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