Definition Essay: What Is A Handicap?
The definition of “handicap” is referred to as a “physical or mental disability making participation in certain activities of daily living more difficult”. The definition of “disability” is stated “physical or mental handicap, especially one that prevents a person from living a full, normal life or from holding a gainful job”. It is a very broad definition that leaves an open discussion for a debate on what is or isn’t considered a handicap. A true disability may be fixed or cured and is always uncontrollable. Such as a debilitating disease, mental condition, or a horrible accident that left someone unable to work or properly function. But if you are obese, 150 to 200 lbs overweight, you have brought it upon yourself. If one has caused the