Daily living component activity 8 descriptor E (8 points)
Cannot read or understand signs, symbols or words at all.
Who it applies to
An example of an individual who may satisfy daily living component activity 8 descriptor E could be an individual who requires another person to read everything for them, due to a learning disability or a condition that significantly affects their vision.
If an individual is blind or has significantly reduced vision, daily living component activity 8 descriptor E may apply.
Example: an individual who is blind, who satisfies daily living component activity 8 descriptor E
Application form
Kirsten is registered blind and lives with her assistance dog in supported accommodation.
She completed her Adult Disability Payment (ADP) application form using speech-to-text technology. She has attached a copy of her certificate of blindness to her application.
The application states that Kirsten has always been blind and has no vision in either of her eyes. She explains that she enjoys listening to books on her phone and computer. When she gets a letter in the post, she scans it with an app on her phone that recognises the words and reads them aloud to her.
Case manager’s decision
As Kirsten is blind, she uses technology and electronic devices to help her to read, but does not read the words herself, which is a key requirement of this activity.
The case manager determines that Kirsten satisfies daily living component activity 8 descriptor E, because she’s unable to read written words.