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EXPLANATION OF DISABILITY CODES FOR TABLE XI
The following disability codes are used to differentiate levels of mental
retardation based on adaptive behavior. All disabilities are coded for
purposes of recording information on the DVR Case Service Report
Mental retardation, mild: pers'ons who, with the provision
530
appropriate rehabilitation services, can become capable
of
independent living in the community and engage in
of
employment. Generally, they will require
competitive
and guidance only under conditions of parti-
supervision
social or economic stress
cular
Mcntal retardation, moderate: persons capable of maintaining
532
in the conuunity and performing adequatedly in
themselves
competitive employment, but Who will require con-
low-demand
supervision and assistance in the management of
tinuing
personal affairs
Mental retardation, severe: persons capable of productive
534-but
only sheltered, non-competitive conditions in a
work
protective environment
or 53-
Mental retardation, level not known: this code is often
53X
at time of referral until the exact level of func-
used
can be documented and the specific code, 530 532
tioning
534, applied [Wisconsin Department of Health and
.or
Services, 1969, p. 49).
Social
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