Literal question
<span class="h2">Section 3. Disability - For all persons</span></p>
<p>12. Long-standing disability
<br />Does (N) [the respondent] suffer from any longstanding disability that prevents him/her from performing an activity?</p>
<div class="i1">[] 1. Yes<br />[] 2. No [Skip to Q.14]<br /> [] 9. Not stated [Skip to Q.14]</div>
Interviewer instructions
<span class="h3">Section 3 - Disability</span></p>
<p>The main objective of this section is to obtain information on the prevalence of certain types of disabilities among the population. This information can be utilized for monitoring and evaluating national programmes and services concerning the equalization of opportunity, rehabilitation and the prevention of disabilities.</p>
<p>Further, the information would assist in identifying the special needs of persons with disabilities, such as access to buildings, educational reform, training enhancement and employment opportunities.</p>
<p><span class="em">Question 12 - Longstanding disability</span></p>
<p>Disability is defined as any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered to be normal for a human being.</p>
<p>For the purpose of the census, a disability is only a disability if it has a long lasting continuing consequence, that is, it is a disability provided it has lasted for at least six months or is expected to last for more than six months. Temporary conditions such as broken legs and other illnesses even though they may have restricted one's activities are not to be included.</p>
<p>This question is to be asked about every member of the family, regardless of age or current activity status.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[p.36]</span></p>
<p>The response positions for this question are:</p>
<div class="i1">1. Yes<br />2. No<br />3. Not stated</div><p>If the response is 1 go to question 13.</p>
<p>If 2 or 9 skip to question 14.
