Disability

Definition

• The inability of an individual to perform the everyday, vital tasks required to effectively carry out their work role, or the inability to complete the aforementioned tasks in a timely manner, due to an illness or health condition

Synonyms
constricted, debility, impairment, affliction, unable to work

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Confining Condition — Definition,
  • Any medical condition that forces an individual to stay confined to a single location.
• Disability Insurance (DI) — Acronym, Important,
  • Insurance that covers individuals who develop a condition that hinders their ability to work.
• Handicap Accessibility — Definition,
  • A measure of how accessible a location, product or service is for people with special needs or disabilities.
• Power of Attorney (POA, PA) — Acronym,
  • A document in which the signer authorizes someone to conduct business in his or her name -- signing title documents and cheques, for example.
• Respite Care — Definition,
  • Medical or non-medical care provided for a sick or disabled person which is arranged to give a primary caregiver respite for a short or extended period of time.