International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Utilization

As a new member of WHO Family of International Classifications, ICF describes how people live with their health condition. ICF is a classification of health and health related domains that describe body functions and structures, activities and participation. The domains are classified from body, individual and societal perspectives. Since an individual's functioning and disability occurs in a context, ICF also includes a list of environmental factors.

(Introduction to the ICF, World Health Organization)

The ICF provides the conceptual framework for CIRRIE and is one of its principal themes.

CIRRIE's programs include:

• Links to ICF Resources
• Workshops - in cooperation with the American Psychological Association
• 2007 Conference - in collaboration with the NACC, Niagara Falls, NY, June 5-7, 2007
• ICF/CIRRIE Crosswalk – Search the CIRRIE database using two level ICF codes