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.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision.
While AMD does not typically result in complete blindness, it can cause significant visual impairment, particularly in tasks requiring detailed central vision, such as reading and recognising faces.

There are two main types of AMD:

• Dry AMD, which involves the gradual breakdown of light-sensitive cells in the macula.
• Wet AMD, which occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina and leak fluid, causing rapid vision loss.