ABSTRACT
Note: This is a wider definition then those used for SEN A person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. ‘Impairment’ can be physical or mental. This includes sensory impairments, such as those affecting sight or hearing. The term ‘mental impairment’ is intended to cover a wide range of impairments relating to mental functioning, including what are often known as learning disabilities.
