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Introducing the ICF for School based Practice

Looking at adaptive equipment use within the ICF framework
in school-based practice:

This on-demand webinar presented by Lori Potts, PT provides a beginner-level introduction to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. This new framework provides a relevant perspective on health that can revolutionize school-based practice. Click the play icon to begin; the webinar is 22 minutes long. For a complete transcript of this webinar, see Introducing the ICF for School-based Practice transcript.

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