MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 7: Human rights
funktionsnedsättning
Swedish word. In English: disability
That the body or brain functions less well in some way, for example being unable to walk or see.
Facts about the word
- People with disabilities can face obstacles or risk discrimination, which is why there are laws to protect them. Sverige i fokus s. 26
- There are also laws meant to give people with disabilities the opportunity to take part in society on equal terms. Sverige i fokus s. 26
- Social services can provide support to people with disabilities and advice on work and studies. Sverige i fokus s. 31
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Disability concerns a person's body or brain, not devices and not taxes.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Human rights in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
