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The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.  

The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.  

''Disability'' is a [[noun]]. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' [[affix|prefix]] means "lack of."  

''Disability'' is a [[noun]]. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' [[affix|prefix]] means "lack of."  

[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an [[adjective]] that means "impaired" or "damaged."  

[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an [[adjective]] that means "impaired" or "damaged."  

There are many types of disability, both physical, mental or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.  

There are many types of disability, both physical, mental, or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.  

A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.   

A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.   

The term ''disabled'' sometimes is misinterpreted in a pejorative sense, and terms like ''differently-abled'' have come into existence, as another example of liberal redefinition to conform to politically correct languages.<ref>[http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/111450.html] </ref> Some groups of disabled, such as the deaf, do not regard themselves as disabled and have developed a culture where hearing is considered unwanted{{fact}}.

The term ''disabled'' sometimes is misinterpreted in a pejorative sense, and terms like ''differently-abled'' have come into existence, as another example of liberal redefinition to conform to politically correct languages.<ref>[http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/111450.html]</ref> Some groups of disabled, such as the deaf, do not regard themselves as disabled and have developed a culture where hearing is considered unwanted{{fact}}.

Yet another aspect of the flawed [[Obamacare]] system is the wasteful spending on the uninsured, who are responsible for covering their own medical costs. A second instance of wasteful deficit spending is the handouts of pensions and unemployment payments choosing not to purchase disability or work insurance.

Yet another aspect of the flawed [[Obamacare]] system is the wasteful spending on the uninsured, who are responsible for covering their own medical costs. A second instance of wasteful deficit spending is the handouts of pensions and unemployment payments choosing not to purchase disability or work insurance.

==References==

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==External Links==

==External Links==

* [http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500| United States - information on disability]

* [http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500| United States - information on disability]