Physical Disability, Sensory Needs and Occupational Therapy Strategy
Over recent years the needs of adults with a physical disability or sensory need have had a relatively low national profile compared to the needs of older people, adults with mental health problems and people who have a learning disability. However, 2003 was the European Year of Disabled People and there is increasing national recognition of the importance of a clear focus on that the needs of adults with a physical or sensory needs which is linked to, but distinct from, the focus on other client/user groups.
