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The new international classification of disability: its relevance to people’s lives
Ros Madden
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Contact Email: ros.madden
aihw.gov.au
The new International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) conceptualises disability as multi-dimensional - relating to the body functions and structures of people, the activities they do, the life areas in which they participate, and factors in their environment which affect these experiences. The ICF conceptualisation reflects and has the potential to shape discussion, policy and information about disability.
This presentation will explore this potential of the classification and its relevance to a number of the conference themes: health, disability and inclusion; citizenship and inclusion; social inequality; retirement and ageing; organisation and delivery of community services.
Some challenges in improving the quality and consistency of disability data will also be discussed.
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