Each person is unique, and each disability affects each person differently. The information in this section is a very simple overview of some common disabilities. It is aimed to provide a starting point for more research. Use the assessment tools to learn as much as you can about the individual. The person with the disability and/or their caregiver will understand their abilities better than anyone else.

Invasion of healthy tissue by rapidly reproducing mutated cells. It often presents itself as a collection of cells known as a tumour. It can affect nearly any part/system of the body. Treatment often includes chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgical removal. Sometimes the removal of affected cells results in an amputation. Remission may be partial, or complete and more than 5 years of complete remission may be referred to as a cure.

Someone who is receiving treatment or in remission can be affected by fatigue, pain or nausea and other longer-term effects dependent on the type and cancer and treatment plan. Some treatments increase susceptibility to sunburn.