A comprehensive measure to determine disability includes all six domains of functioning: seeing, hearing, walking/climbing steps, remembering/concentrating, self-care and communication.As noted in…
In a few countries we have learned that hearing aids are non-existent. In these cases it would be appropriate to omit the clause “…even if using a hearing aid.”On the other hand, to indiscriminately…
‘Disability’ is a word whose meaning can vary not only across cultures but among people in the same culture. Moreover, in some cultures the term is associated with shame and/or stigma. In order…
It is recommended that the response options be read aloud as part of each of the six questions as follows:Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say: No, no difficulty Yes,…
It is recommended that the response options be read aloud as part of each of the six questions as follows:“Do you have difficulty walking or climbing steps? Would you say:No, no difficulty Yes, some…
Three main purposes for the collection of disability data have been identified: Monitor the Population: to understand the scope of disability in a population for evaluating policies and…
