Terms for Disability in Russia

[gnomygnomy.livejournal.com]

Hi, all.

I'm looking for ways to describe or refer to people with disabilities in Russian. Not so much the direct translations for conditions I can find in a dictionary, but the more nuanced phrases or expressions. It could be any kind of disability, physical or mental, blindness, deafness, traumatic brain injury, even speech disorders like stuttering.

Also, if anyone could give me some examples of disabled characters (broadly defined) in Russian literature, that would awesome. It could be from classic literature, contemporary fiction or autobiography. Any lead is appreciated. Thank you!