Ten sectoral disability classifications

Disability classifications

• Visual Impairment and Blindness

  Total blindness, low vision, and partial sight impairments requiring screen readers, braille, and tactile navigation.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Hearing and Deaf Impairment

  Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and deafblind members communicating primarily through Filipino Sign Language.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Orthopedic and Physical Mobility

  Wheelchair users, amputees, and members with cerebral palsy or neuromuscular conditions affecting physical movement.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Psychosocial and Mental Health

  Bipolar disorder, chronic depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD affecting emotional and social functioning.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Intellectual Disability

  Down syndrome and developmental delays impacting cognitive and adaptive living skills.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Learning Disability

  Dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD affecting processing, reading, and written communication.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Speech and Language Impairment

  Stuttering, apraxia, and vocal cord conditions affecting verbal speech and communication.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction, sensory processing, and communication patterns.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Chronic Illness with Disability

  Kidney failure requiring dialysis, severe lupus, cancer, and rare diseases causing functional disability.

  Tingnan ang karapatan

• Multiple Disabilities

  A combination of two or more distinct impairments, such as deafblindness or physical with intellectual disability.

  Tingnan ang karapatan