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.

Refers to more than 140 conditions that affect the joints, most commonly the knee, hip, and spine, with pain and stiffness being the common symptoms. Arthritis can affect people of all ages including children but generally affects people as they age. The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, gout arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Managing pain by not overusing or stressing the affected areas is important.