Table 1 Dimensions and definitions of participation in the Human Development Model-Disability Creation Process (Fougeyrollas, 2010)

1. Nutrition 

Habits related to food consumption (choosing foods, food preparation, preparing meals, etc.)

2. Fitness

Habits related to fitness of body and mind (sleep, naps, physical and mental fitness, etc.)

3. Personal care

Habits related to physical well-being (hygiene, excretory hygiene, dressing, health care)

4. Communication

Habits that enable a person to exchange messages with others (oral, sign, and written communication, telecommunication)

5. Housing

Habits related to individual’s place of residence (lodging, home maintenance, use of furnishing and other household appliances)

6. Mobility

Habits related to mobility over short and long distances with or without means of transportation (using means of transportation, generally within the immediate environment, such as walking and using a car.)

7. Responsibilities

Habits related to taking up responsibilities (financial, civil and family responsibilities, such as preparing and respecting a budget, respect for others, civic responsibility and the care of a person, such as children and spouses.)

8. Interpersonal relationships

Habits concerning relationships with others (sexual activity, affective relationships)

9. Community life

Habits related to activities within the community (participating in social organizations, such as citizen and social clubs, and in spiritual life and religious practice)

10. Education

Habits related to individual psychomotor, intellectual, social and cultural development (participating in a training program, etc.)

11. Employment

Habits related to the principal occupation of the adult individual; usually a paid occupation, but also volunteering

12. Leisure

Habits related to recreational activities or others practiced during an individual’s free time and within a pleasurable context (sports and games, arts and culture, and socio-recreational activities)