Key Terms
Three-part ADAAA definition to memorize
1. Having an impairment that substantially limits major life activities 2.
WHO / ICF definition
Umbrella term covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
ICF stands for
International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. ICF purpose: framework for measurement of functioni
Source for category definitions
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 300.8(C).
Visual impairment
Vision loss that cannot be corrected.
Hearing impairment
Can be permanent or fluctuating. Deafness specifically = severe impairment in ability to process linguistic information
Motor impairment
Partial or complete loss of function of a body part.
Cognitive/learning impairment
A disorder in one or more psychological processes important for understanding and using language.
Speech or language impairment
A communication disorder; includes stuttering and voice impairment.
Definition
No single standard definition exists. This is intentional content; not a gap in the material.
MC
63-year-old female, 64 in, 73 kg Setting: Federally qualified health center (FQHC) Chief complaint: Husband presents on
Disability
Deaf; communicates via sign language with her husband.
PMH
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia, allergic rhinitis.
FH
Father deceased at 72 from MI; mother alive with HTN and hyperlipidemia. SH: Denies tobacco and illicit drug use.
Six tips (memorize all six)
1. Use plain language 2.