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Disabilities

When you hear the term “disability,” you’re likely to conjure up images of people who struggle with every day activities, such as walking, preparing meals, or driving a car. You are also likely to think of handicapped parking areas, wheelchair ramps, and motorized scooters. This is only a tiny portion of the world of disabilities. Some people who are disabled bear no obvious signs of their condition. Among them are people who suffer from mental disorders, respiratory conditions or other internal illnesses or conditions, such as diabetes or fibromyalgia.