Which of the following statements about disabilities is true?
a. Disability includes sickness.
b. Almost everyone will experience disability at some time during life.
c. Disabilities are limited to physical impair-ments.
d. Most disabled individuals require assis-tance with ADLs.
ANS: B
Most men, women, and children of all ages, races, and ethnicities will experience disability at some time during their life. As a person ages, the likelihood of developing a disability increases. Disability is a condition (such as illness or injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities.
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