Health Promotion III – Session 7: Disability & Inclusivity Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to childhood and adult disabilities, inclusivity, and support resources discussed in Session 7.

Childhood Disability

Any physical, cognitive, sensory, or psychosocial impairment that limits a child’s activities, participation, or development compared with peers.

Disability in Canada: A 2006 Profile

Statistics Canada report detailing prevalence, types, and impacts of disability among Canadians, used as a core course resource.

Speech Problems

Disorders affecting articulation, fluency, or voice that make it hard for children to produce clear spoken language.

Learning Disabilities

Neurological disorders that hinder the acquisition, organization, retention, or use of verbal and non-verbal information.

Chronic Illness

A long-term health condition, such as asthma or diabetes, that can be controlled but not cured.

Developmental Delay

Slower-than-expected progress in motor, cognitive, language, or social areas of childhood development.

Psychosocial Disabilities

Disabilities arising from mental-health or behavioural disorders that affect social interaction and daily functioning.

Social Determinants of Health

Non-medical factors—income, education, housing, etc.—that influence how families cope with childhood disability.

Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)

Programs and services that support infants and preschoolers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care

Approach where all children, regardless of ability, learn together in the same setting with appropriate supports.

Access (Inclusivity Principle)

Ensuring physical, social, and informational environments are barrier-free for full participation by children with disabilities.

Design and Implementation

Planning and delivering programs or policies using inclusive practices and individualized supports.

Monitoring and Assessment (Inclusivity)

Ongoing evaluation of a child’s progress and program effectiveness to adjust supports as needed.

Special Education Teacher

An educator trained to support students with diverse learning needs through specialized instruction and accommodations.

Profound Disabilities

Severe, multiple impairments that greatly limit intellectual and physical functioning and daily activities.

Disability Inclusion

Policies and practices that enable people with disabilities to fully participate in society with equal opportunities.

Full Participation

State in which individuals with disabilities engage in all aspects of community life without barriers or discrimination.

Interabled Relationship

A romantic partnership in which one partner has a disability and the other does not.

Child Development & Rehabilitation

Health services that assess and treat children with developmental conditions or injuries to maximize functioning.

Family Support & Resource Centre

BC Children’s Hospital service providing information, equipment loans, and peer support to families of children with disabilities.

Community-Based Supports

Local programs, groups, and services that assist parents and caregivers raising a child with special needs.

Special Needs Supports for Families

Provincial funding and services that help families meet extra costs of caring for a child with disabilities.

Stigma

Negative stereotypes and social disapproval directed toward people with disabilities, hindering inclusion and participation.

Care-Giving Responsibilities

Tasks undertaken by family members to meet the daily needs of a child with a disability.

Participation in the Workforce

The ability of individuals with disabilities—or their caregivers—to obtain and maintain employment.