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Daily Living • Activity 8

Reading and understanding symbols and words

Review the descriptors below. Each one describes a different level of difficulty with this activity. The descriptor that best matches your situation determines your points.

Descriptors & Points

A

Can read and understand basic and complex written information either unaided or using signs, spectacles or contact lenses.

0 pts
B

Needs to use an aid or appliance, other than spectacles or contact lenses, to be able to read or understand either basic or complex written information.

2 pts
C

Needs prompting to be able to read or understand complex written information.

2 pts
D

Needs prompting to be able to read or understand basic written information.

4 pts
E

Cannot read or understand signs, symbols or words at all.

8 pts

Understanding the Points

0 pts - No difficulty1-2 pts - Some difficulty3-4 pts - Moderate difficulty5-6 pts - Significant difficulty7+ pts - Severe difficulty

Only the highest scoring descriptor that applies to you is counted. You cannot add points from multiple descriptors within the same activity.

Remember: The "Reliably" Test

When considering which descriptor applies to you, think about whether you can complete the activity:

  • •Safely – without risk of harm to yourself or others
  • •To an acceptable standard – the outcome meets basic requirements
  • •Repeatedly – as often as reasonably required
  • •In a reasonable time – no more than twice as long as someone without a condition

Need help understanding which descriptor applies?

Our guided assessment asks simple questions about your daily life and helps match your situation to the right descriptors.

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