Impairments
Hearing impairment
5 minutes readWhat you can find in this section What is a hearing impairment? This is the partial or total loss of hearing. Depending on the severity
November 2, 2019
Impairments
Visual impairment
6 minutes readWhat you can find in this section What is visual Impairment? Visual impairment is the partial or total loss of vision or ability to see
November 2, 2019
Impairments
Speech impairment
< 1 minute readWhat is a speech impairment? This type of impairment affects the ability to communicate. Communication is a two-way process that involves clear expression and full
November 2, 2019
Impairments
Psychosocial impairment
6 minutes readA Mental Disorder, also known as a psychosocial impairment is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition (ability to think and reason), emotional regulation (ability to manage emotions), or behavior. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. (CDC)
November 2, 2019
Impairments
Intellectual impairment
4 minutes readWhat you can find this section What is intellectual Impairment? Intellectual impairments refer to life-long limitations of the cognitive and intellectual abilities of a person,
November 2, 2019
Impairments
Learning impairment
5 minutes readWhat you can find in this section A specific learning difficulty affects the ability of a person to learn or perform certain tasks such as
November 1, 2019
How To
How to set up a disability inclusion resource center
3 minutes readIn an institution of higher learning, a Disability Resource Center serves as an inclusion hub – a one-stop centre where students and staff with disabilities
October 27, 2019
How To
How to make digital documents accessible
5 minutes readImagine: you are a lecturer and have students with disabilities in your lectures. How can you make that Powerpoint or handouts in Word format accessible? Search no more! In this article you will find some handy tips!
October 27, 2019
