Types of disabilities

There are many different types of disabilities such as intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental illness.

While we wanted to share some information about different disabilities with you, remember, disability is not black and white. Two people with the same type of disability may not have the same experiences.

Types of intellectual disabilities

An intellectual disability may mean difficulty communicating, learning, and retaining information.

Types of physical disabilities

Different types of physical disabilities may affect, either temporarily or permanently, a person's physical capacity and/or mobility.

Types of mental illness

Different types of mental illness affect a person's thinking, emotional state and behaviours.

Types of sensory disabilities

Different types of sensory disabilities affect one or more senses; sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste or spatial awareness.