What is an acquired disability?

A disability that occurs during a person's lifetime.

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  1. A disability present only at birth
  2. A disability that is a hobby
  3. A disability that occurs during a person's lifetime ✔

Why: An acquired disability results from impairments that occur during life rather than at birth.

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Answer: A disability that occurs during a person's lifetime. An acquired disability results from impairments that occur during life rather than at birth.

  1. Disability en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability
    An acquired disability is the result of impairments that occur suddenly or chronically during the lifespan, as opposed to being born with the impairment.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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