Question

a student who has trouble hearing and must have a written copy of class lectures in order to participate in class is considered to have which of the following?
a. vision disability
b. activity limitation
c. participation restriction
d. impairment

Explanation:

• Vision disability: This is related to sight problems, not hearing. So option A is incorrect.
• Activity limitation: It refers to difficulties in executing activities. But the key here is the need for a written copy to participate (which is about participation), not just the activity itself. So option B is not the best fit.
• Participation restriction: The student has trouble hearing and needs a written copy to participate in class. This directly relates to a restriction in participation (the act of being involved in the class - related activity).
• Impairment: It is a general term for a loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function. While hearing trouble is an impairment, the question emphasizes the need for a written copy to participate (which is about participation, not just the impairment itself).

Answer:

C. participation restriction