Question

a person who is blind and/or deaf is considered to have which of the following?
a. impairment
b. genetic limitation
c. activity limitation
d. participation restriction

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Impairment refers to a problem in body function or structure, like loss of sight (blindness) or hearing (deafness). This matches the condition of being blind and/or deaf.
• Option B: Not all blind/deaf cases are genetic; some are acquired (e.g., injury, illness), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Activity limitation is about difficulty in performing tasks, not the physical/functional loss itself (which is impairment).
• Option D: Participation restriction is about barriers to social involvement, not the sensory loss.

Answer:

A. impairment