What are some physical characteristics of a person with disabilities that may make them appear different?
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People with disabilities may have limitations in mobility, flexibility, strength and coordination, leading to physical characteristics such as limping, unstable gait, limited range of motion and visual impairments. Depending on the type and severity of the disability, someone with a physical disability may have difficulty with activities such as climbing stairs or playing sports. Their hands may be unusual shaped or they might require an Assistive Technology device to help them perform daily tasks. Additionally, certain disabilities such as Muscular Dystrophy can affect a person’s skin causing thickening or excessive sweating.
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What are some physical characteristics of a person with disabilities that may make them appear different?
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Physical characteristics of a person with disabilities that may make them appear different include their mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers, prosthetics or ortheic appliances, facial hair growth from medications and treatments, and vision and hearing impairments. Furthermore, people with disabilities may experience chronic pain which can have an impact on the way they look. For instance, some may be limpier than other people due to nerve damage or muscle weakness. Some physical traits associated with certain types of disabilities such as down syndrome, spina bifida or cystic fibrosis are also recognizable. Lastly, many people with developmental/intellectual disabilities do not meet standard measures of physical attractiveness due to a range of biological factors unique to this community; including smaller statures and different speech intonation patterns.
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What are some physical characteristics of a person with disabilities that may make them appear different?