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Information about Physical Disability



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Quick link to the information of your choice on Physical Disability:


What is a Physical Disability?


What are the causes of a Physical Disibility?


What are the characteristics of Physical Disibilities?

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Complications

Physical disability can accompany multiple disabilities as listed above. The complexity of the consequences makes physical disability a complicated disability. The following are just some of the complications that may or may not exist along with the physical disability


Awareness


Viewpoint

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On-Line Discussion


Needs and Solutions

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Prevention


Learn More About Physical Disability

National Center on Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD) offers a very comprehensive listing of disabilities and every aspect of physical activity related to that disability. They also offer a guide Physical Activity Guidelines for People with Disabilities


References

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For more on the topic of Physical Disability


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