What is Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Physical Disability

Physical Disability is a physical condition that affects a person’s mobility, physical capacity, stamina, or dexterity. This can include brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, respiratory disorders, epilepsy, hearing and visual impairments and more.

The causes of physical disability are varied, usually fall into one of two categories:

• Hereditary/ Congenital: A  person has been born with a physical disability or developed one due to inherited genetic problems, has suffered an injury at birth, or has issues with their muscles.
• Acquired: An acquired physical disability could be due to an accident, infection or disease, or as a side effect of a medical condition.