@article{oai:tsukuba-tech.repo.nii.ac.jp:00001228, author = {Nochajski, Susan M. and Nochajski, Susan M.}, journal = {TCT Education of Disabilities}, month = {Mar}, note = {This article provides a brief overview of the history of disability in the United States and discusses the three paradigms: rehabilitation, independent living, and support and empowerment that have guided rehabilitative services for persons with disabilities. Within the context of this historical background, the article also presents various models used to define and classify disability. The effect and influence of society's perceptions of people with disabilities on the evolution and refinement of disease and disability models is also discussed. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, which is a currently utilized disability model is discussed in detail and information is provided as to its applicability to rehabilitation.}, pages = {1--10}, title = {Rehabilitation and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Past, Present, and Future Directions}, volume = {3}, year = {2004} }