Completing the activity unaided

Meaning of unaided

‘Unaided’ means without either:

• the use or aid of an appliance
• supervision, prompting or assistance, (ADP regs, PART 1 Interpretation, Paragraph 1)

The completion of an activity unaided is covered by descriptor A in the daily living and mobility component activities.

Who it applies to

Descriptor A may apply to an individual whose needs relating to their condition or disability do not meet the threshold to be awarded a higher descriptor for that activity.

If descriptor A is considered likely to apply to an individual it does not necessarily mean that they do not have needs relating to their condition or disability.

When writing a justification for a descriptor choice, you’re advised to avoid language that may suggest that a person does not have needs relating to their condition or disability.