What are Some Common Physical Disabilities?
There are several types of common physical disabilities. Sometimes these disabilities are due to a disorder that a person was born with. Other times, a person can be disabled due to an injury. Some common physical disabilities include, but are not limited to: Visual impairments: It is estimated by the American Foundation for the Blind that 10 million people in the United Stated are visually impaired. Visual impairment in an individual can range from near-sightedness to complete blindness. As with most common physical disabilities, this can be present in an individual from birth or caused by an injury to the eyes or brain. Another cause of visual impairment is simply old age.