Portugal's special education law: implementing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in policy and practice

Sanches-Ferreira, Manuela; Simeonsson, Rune J; Silveira-Maia, Mónica; Alves, Sílvia; Tavares, Ana; Pinheiro, Sara

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Sanches-Ferreira, Manuela

Simeonsson, Rune J

Silveira-Maia, Mónica

Alves, Sílvia

Tavares, Ana

Pinheiro, Sara

Abstract(s)

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was introduced in Portuguese education law as the compulsory system to guide eligibility policy and practice in special education. This paper describes the implementation of the ICF and its utility in the assessment process and eligibility determination of students for special education.

Keywords

Activities of Daily Living Disabled Persons Special education Humans Policy Portugal Students Disability Evaluation Eligibility Determination International Classification of Diseases