The International Classification of Functioning (ICF) Model of Disability

Civil Society Organizations and Disability Rights Movements in India: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Disability is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has been understood and interpreted in various ways across different societies and academic disciplines. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding disability beyond the traditional medical model. Unlike earlier models … Read more