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Record 1 1999-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
OBS

A disability is said to be severe only when a person is incapable of regularly pursuing any substantially gainful occupation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées
OBS

Une incapacité est dite grave lorsqu'elle rend une personne incapable d'exercer de façon régulière une occupation véritablement rémunératrice.

OBS

invalidité grave : Régime de pensions du Canada.

Spanish

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