Activities of Daily Living [ADL]

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In the context of rehabilitation and independent living by people with disabilities, these include dressing, making the bed, showering, shaving, combing hair, eating, making drinks and all other activities which will assist in enabling a person with a disability to function to the maximum of his or her capacity within the family and the community.

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