Where Did Handicap Come from?

The term "handicapped" originally comes from a game called "Hand in Cap," which is a game of chance in which every person would have an equal chance of winning in each succeeding game that you played. Later it was applied to horse racing. You would handicap a fast horse by hanging stones on it to slow it down.

Why is handicapped a bad word?

The word has been around for centuries, but was not used to refer to people with disabilities until the late 1800s. ... But because the story has become legend and begging for a living is degrading, describing people with disabilities as "handicapped" is offensive.

What is the concept of handicap?

Handicap (H code) In the context of health experience, a handicap is a disadvantage for a given individual, resulting (or not) from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal (depending on age, sex and social or cultural factors) for that individual.