Models of Disability

What is the Medical Model of Disability?

• • The medical model of disability views disability as something that needs to be cured or fixed through medical treatments.

• • The medical model of disability believes that people with disabilities should be isolated from society and live in special hospitals.

• The medical model of disability sees disability as a challenge for society to fix by changing people's attitudes towards disabled individuals.

• The medical model of disability sees disability as a challenge for society to fix by changing people's attitudes towards disabled individuals.

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What is the Social Model of Disability?

• • The social model of disability focuses on changing people's physical abilities so they can fit into society without needing help.

• The social model of disability believes that people with disabilities are unable to do certain things because of their medical conditions and need constant care.

• The social model of disability says that society creates barriers that make it harder for people with disabilities to fully participate in life.

• The social model of disability suggests that people with disabilities should be kept away from society to avoid causing problems.