funktionsnedsættelser
Funktionsnedsættelser, which translates to functional impairments or disabilities, refers to a reduced ability to perform everyday activities or participate in social life due to a physical, intellectual, mental, or sensory impairment. These impairments can be congenital or acquired later in life. A functional impairment is not necessarily a disease itself but rather a limitation that arises from the interaction between a person's health condition and their environment, including societal attitudes and physical barriers.
The concept of a functional impairment is broad and encompasses a wide range of conditions. For example,
Societal responses to functional impairments often involve the provision of support and accommodations to enable individuals