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severe and multiple disabilities  

Definition

  • Individuals with severe disabilities are those who require extensive and sustained support to participate in the range of life activities typically accessed by individuals without disabilities. Life activities that may require support include communication, mobility, self-care, and daily living. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Disabilities, Severe and Multiple]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZJ1NHZ31-2

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