functional impediment
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt]
nounpl: functional impediments
impedimento funcional
1. A physical or mental condition that restricts or limits a person's ability to perform normal daily activities or functions
The accident left him with a functional impediment that required ongoing physical therapy.
O acidente deixou-o com um impedimento funcional que exigiu fisioterapia contínua.
2. Any obstruction or barrier that prevents normal operation or performance of a task or system
The outdated software represents a functional impediment to productivity.
O software desatualizado representa um impedimento funcional à produtividade.
3. In legal or medical contexts, a disability or limitation recognized by law
The court acknowledged his functional impediment as grounds for disability benefits.
O tribunal reconheceu seu impedimento funcional como motivo para benefícios de incapacidade.
In Brazil, the term 'impedimento funcional' is frequently used in healthcare, legal, and social welfare contexts, particularly regarding disability benefits and workplace accommodations. The concept is increasingly important in discussions about inclusive education and workplace accessibility. Portugal uses similar terminology but prefers 'incapacidade funcional' in formal legal documents. In the USA, functional impediment relates to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) framework.
Related Idioms & Phrases
overcome a functional impediment
work around a functional impediment
accommodate a functional impediment
assess functional impediment
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