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Purpose of the article is to report on 5 years of ICF training experiences in
Italy aimed at promoting a consistent approach to ICF's field application. More
than 7000 persons participated in around 150 training events: almost half were
organised by political bodies, at national, regional or local level, directly
linked to implementation experiences. Few training events were organised by the
school sector, while training commissioned by NGOs represent a relevant area and,
in our opinion, constitute the first step towards a full inclusion of persons
with disabilities. Central pillars of our training modules are: the inclusion of
all ICF components in the description of functional profiles, the need of
providing brief theoretical background information before moving to practical
aspects and the importance of providing personalised face to face training
modules, in contrast to self-administered learning modules, or web-based
protocols. On the basis of our experience, we can conclude that training's
objectives are generally reached: trainees improved their knowledge of the ICF
and its related tools, and are able to begin practical applications in their
contexts.

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