A cross-disability perspective is an inclusive approach that recognizes the shared and unique experiences of individuals across all types of disabilities—physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, psychosocial, and more. Rather than focusing on a single category, it emphasizes collective advocacy, planning, and policy-making that address common barriers while honoring individual differences. This approach emerged from the disability rights movement of the 1970s, promoting unity and intersectionality within the disability community.
