1. What does the term 'disability' fundamentally mean in the context of health and social participation?
2. Which legislation defines a person with disability as someone with long-term impairments that hinder their full and effective societal participation?
3. According to the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, 2001), how is disability primarily characterized?
Disability — meaning?
Impairments plus activity and participation restrictions.
ICF components — what?
Impairment, activity limitation, participation restriction.
Disability — meaning?
Impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions.
ICF components — what?
Impairment, activity, participation.
Impairment — definition?
Body function or structure problem.
Activity limitations — example?
Walking difficulty or dressing.
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