Impairment Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function that may result from disease, accident, genetic disorder, or other environmental agent. Disability a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. A medical record of such impairment Being regarded as having such an impairment Labeling A necessary and useful process in every day life. The main problem is that it overlooks the uniqueness of each person within a category. Attitudes Feelings or emotions toward a fact or state, which rest on learned beliefs, thoughts, or ideas held toward people, objects, etc.
Attitudes are a gauge of our liking for someone or something.
Attitudinal barriers are the most limiting of all barriers and they are also the most difficult to overcome. Stereotypes A standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, attitude, or judgment. Advocacy Arguing for, defending, maintaining, or recommending a cause or proposal. Pleading the cause of another person. Mainstreaming Helping people with disabilities live, learn, and work in typical settings where they will have the greatest opportunity to become as independent as possible.