There are many ways people describe being Disabled, but I like the way it is stated in Disabled World (TM).

A disability is a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual or group. The term is used to refer to individual functioning, including physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, intellectual impairment mental illness, and various types of chronic disease.

Disability is conceptualized as being a multidimensional experience for the person involved. There may be effects on organs or body parts and there may be effects on a person's participation in areas of life. Correspondingly, three dimensions of disability are recognized in ICF: body structure and function (and impairment thereof), activity (and activity restrictions) and participation (and participation restrictions). The classification also recognizes the role of physical and social environmental factors in affecting disability outcomes.*

In addition, there are many different types of disabilities such as:

• Mobility and physical impairment
• Hearing Disability
• Psychological Disorders
• Head Injuries - Brain Disability
• Vision Disability
• Spinal Cord Disability
• Cognitive or Learning Disabilities
• Invisible Disabilities

I included invisible disabilities because there are many people that suffer from such things as chronic pain or some kind of sleep disorder. Often times, even with testing, it might seem as if people are imagining their conditions because the test might not diagnose any specific ailments. But tests are not always the first level of defense to express how one feels or the experiences one may have due to their body.

If you or someone you know is disabled or needs assistance with their activities of daily living, reach out to First Care of New York Inc. and find out the many ways our certified home health aides can be there for you and your family. Our certified home health aides and personal care aides can provide services such as:

• Bathing
• Escort to MD Appts
• Medication reminder
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Grooming
• Sitter
• Light Cleaning
• Dressing
• Cooking
• Companionship
• Personal care

We work with all people regardless of payment needs such as: Medicaid, Workers Comp, No Fault Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance and even private paying customers. As a licensed home care service agency, we have the capability for you to reach us at any time 24/7 - 365 days a year to find out how to obtain services or just find out some information. We provide top service in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan area.

* http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/