Physical Disabilities:
Basic Information

* A broad range of disabilities including:

• orthopedic
• neuromuscular
• cardiovascular
• pulmonary

* Often rely upon assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, & artificial limbs to obtain mobility

* Disability may either be congenital or a result of injury, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amputation, heart disease, pulmonary disease or more

* Some people may have hidden disabilities which include pulmonary disease, respiratory disorders, epilepsy & other limiting conditions