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UCeL

The International Classification of Function

This leads us to the importance of the environment . This could refer to the physical environment or the social environment.

Environmental factors interact with impairments to influence performance of activities and participation.
For example, an artificial leg or a wheelchair are examples of environmental factors that influence mobility.

Ramps and lifts are examples of environmental factors that might enable a person to receive an education, or get to work.

Social security benefit might allow someone to pay for a carer

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