ABSTRACT

A person’s performance in meaningful life activities can be affected by the presence of a health condition, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as by the demands posed by the environment while engaging in the selected activity. This chapter focuses speci„cally on the demands of the physical environment as they pertain to a person with MS, in particular, the home environment. After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

1. Explain the demands of physical environment, 2. Select assessment tools for understanding how the physical environment affects

the health and functioning of people with MS, and 3. Identify home modi„cation options to support the health and functioning of peo-

ple with MS.