Comprehensive ICF core set for Deafblindness Project https://whoisdeafblind.org/ Who Is Deafblind ? Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:48:49 +0000 ca hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://whoisdeafblind.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/logo-who-is-deafblind-32x32.png Comprehensive ICF core set for Deafblindness Project https://whoisdeafblind.org/ 32 32 Welcome https://whoisdeafblind.org/welcome/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:24:39 +0000 https://whoisdeafblind.org/?p=544 Welcome to the official website for the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness Rollout Project. What is the ICF Core Set for Deafblindness? A set of 218 WHO-developed codes used to describe how deafblindness affects communication, mobility, daily activities, and social participation. Its purpose aims to improve diagnosis, understanding, and personalized care. Understanding deafblindness: Deafblindness may […]

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What is the ICF Core Set for Deafblindness?

A set of 218 WHO-developed codes used to describe how deafblindness affects communication, mobility, daily activities, and social participation.

Its purpose aims to improve diagnosis, understanding, and personalized care.

Understanding deafblindness:

Deafblindness may be:

  • Congenital – present at birth or before language development
  • Acquired – developed later in life

It affects each person differently and may require:

  • Tactile sign language
  • Braille
  • Assistive technology
  • Trained support workers/interveners

Thus, the ICF helps identify each individual’s specific needs.

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