DisabilityDisability refers to a way of describing people based on the...disabilityDisability refers to a way of describing people based on the... Disability refers to a way of describing people based on their physical, mental or emotional abilities, as compared to "average" or "normal" people. People with disabilities sometimes identify others’ attitudes as their biggest barriers. refers to a way of describing people based on their physical, mental or emotional abilities, as compared to “average” or “normal” people. People with disabilities sometimes identify others’ attitudes as their biggest barriers.